disinterest

Example Sentences

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The casual word “untitled” was pretty common in art, but it possesses an air of disinterest that seems anathema in the vicinity of a Therrien.

From Los Angeles Times

Shifter described abstention in Cuba as a complex phenomenon that could reflect discontent with the government’s “bad performance” and “apathy or disinterest.”

From Seattle Times

Activists abroad, however, said they were increasingly frustrated with what they see as a bipartisan American disinterest in helping poor nations cope with the consequences of a crisis it didn’t cause.

From New York Times

At a Security Council meeting this week, Russian and U.S. diplomats accused each other of disinterest in peace talks.

From Washington Post

Canada has the largest share of shroom dispensaries, which are illegal, but operate in a sort of gray area as attempts to shut them down have been met with protest or disinterest from local government.

From Salon