Desinteresse
/deːzɪnˈteːsə/
lack of interest
Sein Desinteresse an der Arbeit führte zu Problemen.
His lack of interest in work led to problems.
general
A state of not being interested or engaged in something, often leading to neglect or indifference.
Sie zeigte Desinteresse an dem Projekt.
She showed a lack of interest in the project.
Often used to describe a passive or disengaged attitude.
Collocations
zeigen von Desinteresseshowing a lack of interesttrotz Desinteressedespite a lack of interest
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'Desinteresse' to describe a lack of engagement or indifference in both personal and professional contexts.
Word Origin
From the prefix 'des-' (dis-) and 'Interesse' (interest), literally meaning 'disinterest'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe a passive or indifferent attitude toward something.
Word Breakdown
des-
dis- (negation)
prefixInteresse
interest
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