disinterest

Example Sentences

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“It was nihilistic almost in its total disinterest in communicating,” Bessner said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Kadhafi was overthrown and killed in 2011, and though the censorship of his era has declined, its effects are still deeply felt through underinvestment and public disinterest.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Johnson feels the claims of disinterest are unfair.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

The laughs don’t come from intentional punchlines, but instead from situational circumstances and Murderbot’s dry voice-over, as well as its disinterest in dealing with humans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

Nailer shivered at the half-man’s flat words, the disinterest in his voice.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi