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disinterest

/dɪsˈɪntɹɛst/

Meanings
noun
A lack of interest.

Examples :

"She eyed him over her martini with cool disinterest."
attitude mind character

Related Words

Illustration remained

remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

Illustration disinterested

disinterested adjective

/dɪˈsɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪd/

Having no stake or interest in the outcome; free of bias, impartial.

"The teacher remained disinterested in the student's disruptive behavior, focusing instead on the other students who were participating constructively. "

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meetings noun

/ˈmiːtɪŋz/

(gerund) The act of persons or things that meet.

"Meeting him will be exciting. I enjoy meeting new people."

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personal noun

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/

An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

"The online personal for finding a book club partner was very popular among students. "

Illustration impartial

impartial adjective

/ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/

Treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased

"The teacher remained impartial during the debate, ensuring each student had a chance to speak. "

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reviewing verb

/rɪˈvjuːɪŋ/

To survey; to look broadly over.

"Before I tackle the question directly, I must briefly review historical approaches to the problem."

Illustration contrary

contrary noun

/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/

The opposite.

"The contrary of a good report card is a bad one. "

Illustration involved

involved verb

/ɪnˈvɒlvd/ /ɪnˈvɑlvd/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The gardener involved the climbing roses around the arbor. "

Illustration evidence

evidence noun

[ˈɛvəɾəns]

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

Illustration interest

interest noun

/ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntəɹst/

The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.

"Our bank offers borrowers an annual interest of 5%."

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attended verb

/əˈtɛndɪd/

To set on fire; kindle.

"While searching the old library, I found a manuscript, its edges curiously charred, as though someone had attended it with a flame long ago. "

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advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."