disinterested

Example Sentences

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It relied on Dreyer’s ostensibly disinterested advice, which was backed by powerful superior officers with whom he had ingratiated himself, even though a majority of expert gunnery officers unequivocally opposed it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Peter Henriques, an admirer of Washington who has recently published two insightful books on his character, writes that Washington “was not a ‘selfless’ man or one who was simply engaging in disinterested service.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

Albert recalled how there were training sessions when Asprilla was disinterested and "with us without being with us".

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

“They might not have the right skills, they might not have the physical strength and stamina. They might not be able to or they might be really disinterested in that kind of work.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

Gabe had been young then, only eight, a rambunctious resident of the Children’s House, happiest with solitary adventures and disinterested in schoolwork.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry