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desinterés

disinterest

noun deh-seen-teh-RRES Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

indifference

Usage Note

Desinterés can mean either selfless disinterestedness (actuar con desinterés — to act unselfishly) or simple lack of interest/apathy (mostró desinterés por el tema). The two senses are almost opposite in tone — context determines whether the speaker is praising or criticising. The related adjective desinteresado similarly covers both 'selfless' and 'uninterested'.

Examples

"Mostró un claro desinterés por el trabajo."

Natural Translation

He showed a clear lack of interest in the work.

Literal Translation

He-showed a clear disinterest for the work.

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