disinterested
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Adjective — Having no personal stake in an outcome, and therefore able to judge it fairly.
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How to use disinterested
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Etymology
From disinterest ("to make impartial") plus -ed, or directly from dis- + interested.
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What does “disinterested” mean?
The word “disinterested” means having no personal stake in an outcome, and therefore able to judge it fairly. In plain terms, strictly, "impartial" — having nothing personally to gain either way. Informally it also gets used to mean "not interested," which sticklers consider a mistake.
How do you pronounce “disinterested”?
“Disinterested” is pronounced dihs-IHNT-rihs-tihd (/dɪsˈɪnt(ə)ɹəstəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “disinterested” in a sentence?
Here is “disinterested” used in a sentence: “They asked a disinterested third party to referee the dispute.”
What part of speech is “disinterested”?
“Disinterested” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “disinterested” have?
“Disinterested” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having no personal stake in an outcome, and therefore able to judge it fairly.