disinterested

[ dis-in-tuh-res-tid, -tri-stid ]

/ dɪsˈɪn təˌrɛs tɪd, -trɪ stɪd /

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adjective

unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.

not interested; indifferent.

Origin of disinterested

First recorded in 1605–15; dis-¹ + interested

SYNONYMS FOR disinterested

1 impartial, neutral, unprejudiced, dispassionate.

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ANTONYMS FOR disinterested

1 partial, biased.

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synonym study for disinterested

1. See fair¹.

words often confused with disinterested

Disinterested and uninterested share a confused and confusing history. Disinterested was originally used to mean “not interested, indifferent”; uninterested in its earliest use meant “impartial.” By various developmental twists, disinterested is now used in both senses. Uninterested is used mainly in the sense “not interested, indifferent.” It is occasionally used to mean “not having a personal or property interest.”
Many object to the use of disinterested to mean “not interested, indifferent.” They insist that disinterested can mean only “impartial”: A disinterested observer is the best judge of behavior. However, both senses are well established in all varieties of English, and the sense intended is almost always clear from the context.

OTHER WORDS FROM disinterested

dis·in·ter·est·ed·ly, adverbdis·in·ter·est·ed·ness, nounnon·dis·in·ter·est·ed, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH disinterested

disinterested , uninterested (see confusables note at the current entry)

Words nearby disinterested

disintegrate, disintegration, disintegration constant, disinter, disinterest, disinterested, disintermediation, disintoxication, disinvent, disinvest, disinvestment

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Example sentences from the Web for disinterested

If our school system fails to teach how our country works, should we be surprised so many are disinterested?
Baseball’s Problem Is Politics’ Problem|Doug McIntyre|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Edge, one of the most inventive guitarists in rock history, comes off as disinterested.
U2 Generously Gives Us a Lousy Album, Sucks at the Corporate Teat|Hampton Stevens|September 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Add to that a disinterested public that fails to turn out on Election Day, and citizens are getting the government they deserve.
Powerbroker Richard Ravitch Thinks New York Might Be Doomed|Josh Robin|April 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Neither he nor the Sanford Police Department were disinterested observers.
George Zimmerman Video Outrage: Where Are Injuries From Travyon Fight?|Jesse Singal|March 29, 2012|DAILY BEAST

But if one person's channel surfing and the other's disinterested, go right ahead and browse.
The 12 Rules of Sex and Tech|Brian Ries, Claire Howorth|November 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST
One was an active and disinterested appeal to the gondoliers to be a little less modern in their costume.
A Voyage of Consolation|Sara Jeannette Duncan
So far, these measures might be interpreted as marks of pure and disinterested affection for the soul of the departed.
The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume I (of 3)|Sir James George Frazer
Baruch fulfilled his task in a disinterested manner worthy of his great son.
History of the Jews, Vol. V (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
"She is ever generous and disinterested," replied the young chief.
The Fair Maid of Perth|Sir Walter Scott
And so that was my reward for an act of disinterested kindness.
Stories By English Authors: Italy|Various

British Dictionary definitions for disinterested

disinterested

/ (dɪsˈɪntrɪstɪd, -tərɪs-) /

adjective

free from bias or partiality; objective

not interested

Derived forms of disinterested

disinterestedly, adverbdisinterestedness, noun

usage for disinterested

Many people consider that the use of disinterested to mean not interested is incorrect and that uninterested should be used

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单词	disinterested
释义	disinterested [ dis-in-tuh-res-tid, -tri-stid ] / dɪsˈɪn təˌrɛs tɪd, -trɪ stɪd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR disinterested ON THESAURUS.COM adjective unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee. not interested; indifferent. Origin of disinterested First recorded in 1605–15; dis-¹ + interested SYNONYMS FOR disinterested 1 impartial, neutral, unprejudiced, dispassionate. SEE SYNONYMS FOR disinterested ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR disinterested 1 partial, biased. SEE ANTONYMS FOR disinterested ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for disinterested 1. See fair¹. words often confused with disinterested Disinterested and uninterested share a confused and confusing history. Disinterested was originally used to mean “not interested, indifferent”; uninterested in its earliest use meant “impartial.” By various developmental twists, disinterested is now used in both senses. Uninterested is used mainly in the sense “not interested, indifferent.” It is occasionally used to mean “not having a personal or property interest.” Many object to the use of disinterested to mean “not interested, indifferent.” They insist that disinterested can mean only “impartial”: A disinterested observer is the best judge of behavior. However, both senses are well established in all varieties of English, and the sense intended is almost always clear from the context. OTHER WORDS FROM disinterested dis·in·ter·est·ed·ly, adverbdis·in·ter·est·ed·ness, nounnon·dis·in·ter·est·ed, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH disinterested disinterested , uninterested (see confusables note at the current entry) Words nearby disinterested disintegrate, disintegration, disintegration constant, disinter, disinterest, disinterested, disintermediation, disintoxication, disinvent, disinvest, disinvestment Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for disinterested If our school system fails to teach how our country works, should we be surprised so many are disinterested? Baseball’s Problem Is Politics’ Problem\|Doug McIntyre\|November 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Edge, one of the most inventive guitarists in rock history, comes off as disinterested. U2 Generously Gives Us a Lousy Album, Sucks at the Corporate Teat\|Hampton Stevens\|September 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Add to that a disinterested public that fails to turn out on Election Day, and citizens are getting the government they deserve. Powerbroker Richard Ravitch Thinks New York Might Be Doomed\|Josh Robin\|April 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Neither he nor the Sanford Police Department were disinterested observers. George Zimmerman Video Outrage: Where Are Injuries From Travyon Fight?\|Jesse Singal\|March 29, 2012\|DAILY BEAST But if one person's channel surfing and the other's disinterested, go right ahead and browse. The 12 Rules of Sex and Tech\|Brian Ries, Claire Howorth\|November 14, 2010\|DAILY BEAST One was an active and disinterested appeal to the gondoliers to be a little less modern in their costume. A Voyage of Consolation\|Sara Jeannette Duncan So far, these measures might be interpreted as marks of pure and disinterested affection for the soul of the departed. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume I (of 3)\|Sir James George Frazer Baruch fulfilled his task in a disinterested manner worthy of his great son. History of the Jews, Vol. V (of 6)\|Heinrich Graetz "She is ever generous and disinterested," replied the young chief. The Fair Maid of Perth\|Sir Walter Scott And so that was my reward for an act of disinterested kindness. Stories By English Authors: Italy\|Various British Dictionary definitions for disinterested disinterested / (dɪsˈɪntrɪstɪd, -tərɪs-) / adjective free from bias or partiality; objective not interested Derived forms of disinterested disinterestedly, adverbdisinterestedness, noun usage for disinterested Many people consider that the use of disinterested to mean not interested is incorrect and that uninterested should be used Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to disinterested impartial, dispassionate, unbiased, neutral, aloof, indifferent, unselfish, casual, candid, equitable, even-handed, impersonal, lackadaisical, negative, nonpartisan, outside, perfunctory, remote, unconcerned, unprejudiced
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disinterested

adjective

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adjective

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