disinterested

Example Sentences

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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

While his interviewees are hardly disinterested observers, several persistent themes emerge from their comments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Miedema can sometimes look disinterested, or seem uninvolved, but that's just how she plays - it means she is sometimes underestimated, when she is always dangerous.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 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

“Ah,” I said in a politely disinterested tone, looking for my soda again.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer