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- un|in|ter|est «uhn IHN tuhr ihst, -trihst», noun.disinterest: »
The Senator gives an emphatic show of uninterest in such speculation (New York Times).
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dis|in´ter|est´ed|ly — dis|in|ter|est|ed «dihs IHN tuhr uhs tihd, trihs ; tuh REHS », adjective. 1. free from selfish motives; impartial; fair: »An umpire makes disinterested decisions. Never have statesmen needed so much the disinterested wisdom which a philosophic… … Useful english dictionary
dis|in|ter|est|ed — «dihs IHN tuhr uhs tihd, trihs ; tuh REHS », adjective. 1. free from selfish motives; impartial; fair: »An umpire makes disinterested decisions. Never have statesmen needed so much the disinterested wisdom which a philosophic temper alone can… … Useful english dictionary
self-in|ter|est|ed — «SEHLF IHN tuhr uh stihd, truhs ; tuh REHS tihd», adjective. motivated solely by regard for one s own welfare or advantage; showing self interest. –self´ in´ter|est|ed|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
dis|in|ter|est — «dihs IHN tuhr ihst, trihst», noun, verb. –n. 1. lack of interest; indifference; unconcern: »Her disinterest in music was due to a boring teacher. What Kafka typifies, of course, is a disinterest in character as such (American Scholar). 2.… … Useful english dictionary
self-in|ter|est — «SEHLF IHN tuhr ihst, trihst», noun. 1. interest in one s own welfare or advantage with too little care for the welfare of others; selfishness: »... the self interest of the calculating statesman (Henry Morley). 2. personal interest or advantage … Useful english dictionary
un|in|ter|est|ed — «uhn IHN tuhr ihs tihd, trihs ; tuh REHS », adjective. 1. showing or having no interest, especially: a) paying no attention; inattentive; apathetic; unconcerned: »an uninterested expression. b) not interested (in); indifferent: »to be… … Useful english dictionary
dis|in´ter|est´ed|ness — dis|in|ter|est|ed «dihs IHN tuhr uhs tihd, trihs ; tuh REHS », adjective. 1. free from selfish motives; impartial; fair: »An umpire makes disinterested decisions. Never have statesmen needed so much the disinterested wisdom which a philosophic… … Useful english dictionary
in´ter|est|ed|ness — in|ter|est|ed «IHN tuhr uh stihd, truh ; tuh REHS », adjective. 1. feeling or showing interest, sympathy, or curiosity: »an interested spectator. 2. having an interest or share; concerned. 3. influenced by personal considerations; prejudiced: »An … Useful english dictionary
in´ter|est|ed|ly — in|ter|est|ed «IHN tuhr uh stihd, truh ; tuh REHS », adjective. 1. feeling or showing interest, sympathy, or curiosity: »an interested spectator. 2. having an interest or share; concerned. 3. influenced by personal considerations; prejudiced: »An … Useful english dictionary
in|ter|est|ed — «IHN tuhr uh stihd, truh ; tuh REHS », adjective. 1. feeling or showing interest, sympathy, or curiosity: »an interested spectator. 2. having an interest or share; concerned. 3. influenced by personal considerations; prejudiced: »An interested… … Useful english dictionary
