disinterested — not influenced by considerations of personal advantage; impartial and objective
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not influenced by considerations of personal advantage; impartial and objective
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/
Example Sentences
- The referee must remain disinterested to ensure a fair game.
- My cat looked completely disinterested when I showed her my report card.
- We need a disinterested third party to resolve this dispute.
disinterested
ADJECTIVE[/dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/]
not influenced by considerations of personal advantage; impartial and objective
The disinterested judge weighs both sides fairly, ignoring who offered the bigger bribe.
Justice administered, evidence registered, judgment disinterested!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 17th century by combining the prefix 'dis-' with 'interested,' originally meaning impartial or unbiased rather than lacking interest.
Breakdown
dis- (not/without) + interested (having a stake or concern in something)
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📝Examples
“The referee must remain disinterested to ensure a fair game.”
“My cat looked completely disinterested when I showed her my report card.”
“We need a disinterested third party to resolve this dispute.”
“The audience seemed disinterested in his 3-hour lecture about potato farming.”
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