Difference between Disinterest and Neutrality

Disinterest

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A lack of interest; indifference; apathy. The absence of selfish bias or self-interest; impartiality or detachment.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cause to lose interest; to bore.

Neutrality

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side; indifference.Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad. -- John DonneThe quality or state of being neutral.The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states.

Example sentence: If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.