To lose interest
Example: They lose interest over time
Definition
"To lose interest" means to gradually stop feeling curiosity, enthusiasm, or attention toward something or someone, often resulting in decreased involvement or care over time.
Etymology
The phrase "to lose interest" combines the verb "lose," originating from Old English 'losian,' meaning to perish or be destroyed, with the noun "interest," derived from Latin 'interesse,' meaning 'to be between' or 'to matter.' Together, they figuratively describe the diminishing of one's emotional or intellectual engagement.
