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disinterest

[dis-in-ter-ist, -trist] / dɪsˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst /




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The US actor said the cast related to the storyline because they had all "met that disinterest" of young people who "look down at their phone, look up, look down, look up".

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Another conviction where they align with Del Toro is their disinterest in engaging with artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

“It is clear that persistent failures like this are born out of this Board’s lack of experience in creative businesses, disinterest in product development and quality, and focus on short-term, self-interested priorities,” he continued.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 22, 2026

"The problem is disinterest from all governments since 2011," Zabtia said.

From Barron's Jan. 16, 2026

Mom: “One of the symptoms of depression is disinterest in activities.”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green




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