disinterest

Meanings

• Noun

  Lack of interest or enthusiasm for something.

  - "Despite her love for music, she showed complete disinterest during the lecture about music theory."
  - "The children showed disinterest in the museum exhibits, preferring to play outside instead."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

apathy , indifference , uninterest , disadvantage , impartiality , disinterested

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disinterest
interests , decreases , increases , apples , grapes

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Variants

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disinterest , disinterested , disinteresting , disinterests

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Etymology

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Dis- (opposite) + interest (involvement or concern)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disinterest' was first recorded in English in the late 15th century.

2. The opposite of disinterest is interest, which can be defined as a feeling of excitement or curiosity about something.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: A feeling of indifference, or lack of excitement or motivation, often used interchangeably with disinterest.

2. boredom: A feeling of restlessness and dissatisfaction, often leading to disinterest in an activity or situation.

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Culture

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Disinterest is a common experience in various aspects of life, from academic settings to personal relationships. In literature, disinterest is often depicted as a barrier to understanding or connection, such as in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', where the protagonist's disinterest in the past hinders his ability to truly understand the characters around him.

How to Memorize "disinterest"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a bored expression, yawning or looking disengaged from their surroundings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disinterest' with activities or situations that leave you feeling unengaged or unmotivated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Disconnect from Interest' to help remember the definition.

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