disinterested
What is another word for disinterested? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Having no personal stake in an outcome, and therefore able to judge it fairly.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Having no personal stake in an outcome, and therefore able to judge it fairly.
“They asked a disinterested third party to referee the dispute.”
Opposites
2. adjective
Not interested; bored or indifferent (a common but disputed use, treated by many as a mix-up with uninterested).
“He seemed completely disinterested in the meeting, checking his phone the whole time.”
Opposites
How to use disinterested
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
disinterested observer
disinterested party
disinterested advice
Etymology
From disinterest ("to make impartial") plus -ed, or directly from dis- + interested.
Full origin of disinterested →Frequently asked questions
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.
