disinterest
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /dɪsˈɪntrɛst/
KK: /dɪsˈɪntrəst/
noun
Definition
A state of not being interested in something or having no concern about it.
Example
Her disinterest in the project was evident during the meeting.
Conversation
Have you noticed the disinterest in the group lately?
Yeah, it seems like everyone is just going through the motions.
It's kind of sad because we used to have so much fun together.
I agree, maybe we should plan something to get everyone excited again.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
indifference
apathy
detachment
Antonyms
interest
engagement
enthusiasm
transitive verb
Definition
To cause someone to lose interest or concern about something.
Example
The constant changes in the project disinterested the team members.
Tense Forms
Past: disinterested
Past Participle: disinterested
Conversation
I feel like I might disinterest myself from this project.
Why's that? It seemed exciting at first.
I don't know, it just feels like it's losing its spark.
Root Explanation
Disinterest → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "interest" (from Latin "interesse", meaning to be between or to matter). The word describes a state of being apart from interest or concern.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'apart' ('dis-') from something that 'matters' ('interest') — that's why disinterest means not caring about something.
Visually Confused Words
undisinterested
interest
nondisinterested