disinterested

/dɪˈsɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪd/

Meanings

adjective

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

Examples :

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

adjective

Uninterested, lacking interest.

Examples :

"My sister was disinterested in the school play; she didn't seem to care about the rehearsals or the performances. "

attitude character mind

Related Words

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

behavior noun

[bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ]

Human conduct relative to social norms.

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

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. "

performances noun

/pərˈfɔrmənsɪz/ /pəˈfɔːmənsɪz/

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

participating verb

/pɑrˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ/ /pərˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

""My sister is participating in the school play this year." "

uninterested adjective

/ʌnˈɪntrɪstɪd/ /ʌnˈɪntərɪstɪd/

Unmotivated by personal interest; unbiased, disinterested.

"The judge was uninterested in the defendant's personal pleas; he focused only on the evidence. "

constructively adverb

/kənˈstrʌktɪvli/ /kənˈstrʌktɪvliː/

In a constructive manner

"The teacher offered constructive criticism on my essay, pointing out specific ways I could improve it. "

rehearsals noun

/rəˈhɜːrsəlz/ /rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/

The practicing of something which is to be performed before an audience, usually to test or improve the interaction between several participating people, or to allow technical adjustments with respect to staging to be done.

"The actors spent weeks in rehearsals preparing for the school play. "

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. "

focusing verb

/ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/ /ˈfoʊkəsɪn/

(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

"I have to focus on my work."

disruptive adjective

/dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/

Causing disruption or unrest.

"Children who exhibit disruptive behaviour may be expelled from school."

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%."