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desinteresse

[dɛ.zĩ.tɛ.ˈrɛ.sə]
nounmasculinepl: desinteresses
disinterest, lack of interest
1. Absence of interest or concern; indifference toward something
His disinterest in politics was evident from his refusal to vote.
Seu desinteresse pela política era evidente pela sua recusa em votar.
2. Impartiality; freedom from bias or selfish motives
The judge acted with complete disinterest in the case.
O juiz agiu com completo desinteresse no caso.
3. Lack of personal advantage or profit motive
She helped him with genuine disinterest, expecting nothing in return.
Ela o ajudou com genuíno desinteresse, não esperando nada em troca.
Synonyms
indiferençaapatiadesprezoimparcialidadeneutralidadedesapego
Antonyms
interessepaixãoentusiasmocuriosidadeparcialidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desinteresse
Standard usage, commonly used
São Paulo
desinteresse
Standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
desinteresse
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
desinteresse
Standard usage, equivalent to English 'disinterestedness'

Related Idioms & Phrases

com desinteresse total
agir com desinteresse
mostrar desinteresse por algo
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