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disinterested

[dis-in-tuh-res-tid, -tri-stid] / dɪsˈɪn təˌrɛs tɪd, -trɪ stɪd /


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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

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

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

Private equity, hedge funds, venture capital: For ambitious and high-functioning individuals, making morally disinterested, data-driven strategic decisions is the most obvious path to wealth and status.

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2025

Other patients reported their therapists acted disinterested or unprofessional, a finding Jo said could be tied to the relatively low pay therapists earn on some apps.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

In the morning the hounds came back, disinterested, and the men were too tired to beat the banks properly.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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