disinterested
|dis-in-ter-est-ed|
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/dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/
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/dɪsˈɪntrɪstɪd/
impartial
Etymology
'disinterested' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and the word 'interested', where 'interest' meant 'to concern or engage'.
'disinterested' changed from the Middle English word 'disinteressid' and eventually became the modern English word 'disinterested'.
Initially, it meant 'not having a personal stake', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'impartial or unbiased'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not influenced by considerations of personal advantage.
A disinterested observer can provide an unbiased opinion.
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Adjective 2
having no interest in something; indifferent.
She was disinterested in the outcome of the game.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35