disinterest
noun · verb
Simple meaning
An absence of interest.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihsinteruhstSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪˈsɪntɚəst
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An absence of interest (attention or curiosity).
The absence of interest (bias or stake).
verb
transitive
To render disinterested.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: An absence of interest (attention or curiosity).
Used this way, disinterest is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Curious and questioning
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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