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    Desinterés (en. Disinterest)

    /desin teˈɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of not feeling interest.
    His disinterest in studying cost him bad grades.
    Su desinterés por el estudio le costó malas notas.
    Indifference towards a situation or topic.
    The disinterest of the population in politics is alarming.
    El desinterés de la población por la política es alarmante.
    Lack of interest or attention.
    Disinterest in sports increased after the last crisis.
    El desinterés en el deporte aumentó tras la última crisis.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation and 'interest' from Latin 'interest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    There is no disinterest that counts
    It means that one cannot be neutral or indifferent in certain important situations.
    no hay desinterés que valga
    Active disinterest
    It refers to a type of behavior that, although it seems disinterested, has hidden motivations.
    desinterés activo

    Related Words

    Interest
    Feeling of curiosity or concern for something.
    interés
    Appreciation
    Evaluation or consideration towards something or someone.
    aprecio
    Passion
    Intense desire or enthusiasm for something.
    pasión

    Slang Meanings

    To not care about something
    He doesn't care about studying and only plays video games.
    Él pasa de estudiar y solo juega videojuegos.
    To not pay attention to it
    She doesn't pay attention to what they say about her work.
    Ella no le da bola a lo que dicen sobre su trabajo.