DISINTEREST: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DISINTEREST?

Need another word that means the same as “disinterest”? Find 16 synonyms and 30 related words for “disinterest” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Disinterest” are: neutrality, impartiality, objectivity, detachment, disinterestedness, lack of bias, lack of prejudice, indifference, lack of interest, lack of curiosity, lack of concern, lack of care, lack of enthusiasm, dispassionateness, dispassion, impassivity

Disinterest as a Noun

Definitions of "Disinterest" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “disinterest” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Lack of interest in something.
• The state of not being influenced by personal involvement in something; impartiality.
• Tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement.

Synonyms of "Disinterest" as a noun (16 Words)

detachment	The state of being isolated or detached. A detachment of Marines.
disinterestedness	Freedom from bias or from selfish motives.
dispassion	Objectivity and detachment. Her manner assumed a dispassion and dryness very unlike her usual tone.
dispassionateness	Objectivity and detachment.
impartiality	Equal treatment of all rivals or disputants; fairness. Entries had to be submitted under a pseudonym to ensure impartiality in the judging process.
impassivity	Apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions.
indifference	Mediocrity. The indifference of Chelsea s midfield.
lack of bias	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
lack of care	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
lack of concern	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
lack of curiosity	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
lack of enthusiasm	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
lack of interest	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
lack of prejudice	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
neutrality	The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality. The clinical neutrality of the description.
objectivity	Judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices. The piece lacked any objectivity.

Usage Examples of "Disinterest" as a noun

• He chided Dennis for his disinterest in anything that is not his own idea.
• I do not claim any scholarly disinterest with this book.

Associations of "Disinterest" (30 Words)

abandonment	The voluntary surrender of property (or a right to property) without attempting to reclaim it or give it away. She had a feeling of utter abandonment and loneliness.
apathy	The trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally. Widespread apathy among students.
balance	Bring into balance or equilibrium. The balance of the voices is good.
callous	Make insensitive or callous deaden feelings or morals. Calloused skin.
careless	(of an action or its result) showing or caused by a lack of attention. He admitted careless driving.
carelessness	Failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors; negligence. Most road accidents are caused by carelessness on the part of motorists.
cynicism	A school of ancient Greek philosophers, the Cynics. Cynicism about the future.
desertion	The action of illegally leaving the armed forces. The number of desertions was rising.
dispassionate	Unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice. A journalist should be a dispassionate reporter of fact.
equilibrium	A state in which a process and its reverse are occurring at equal rates so that no overall change is taking place. Ice is in equilibrium with water.
equipoise	Equality of distribution. As a piece of language it is as delicately equipoised as any.
equity	The value of the shares issued by a company. He owns 62 of the group s equity.
impartiality	An inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally. Entries had to be submitted under a pseudonym to ensure impartiality in the judging process.
inaction	Lack of action where some is expected or appropriate. Future generations will condemn us for inaction.
inattention	Lack of attention. His inattention to duty.
indifference	Unbiased impartial unconcern. It cannot be regarded as a matter of indifference.
insensitive	Not responsive to physical stimuli. Insensitive to radiation.
negligent	Characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern. Negligent in his correspondence.
neutrality	Nonparticipation in a dispute or war. The clinical neutrality of the description.
nonchalance	The state of being nonchalant. An air of nonchalance.
numbness	Partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction. Tingling and numbness in the left arm.
objectivity	Judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices. The piece lacked any objectivity.
passivity	Acceptance of what happens, without active response or resistance. The perceived passivity of the populace is deceptive.
rationalism	(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience. Scientific rationalism.
steadiness	Freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct. He trusted her clear steadiness that she would do what she said.
stolid	Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited. Her face showed nothing but stolid indifference.
symmetry	An attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane. The political symmetry between the two debates.
tonal	Having tonality i e tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic. His ear for tonal colour.
unconcern	A feeling of lack of concern. He is famed for his laid back attitude his apparent unconcern about his actions.
unsettle	Disturb the composure of. The crisis has unsettled financial markets.