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disinterested in Dutch

disinterested in Dutch is belangeloos — disinterested means having no personal stake in an outcome, and therefore able to judge it fairly.

disinterested in Dutch

belangeloos
adj
Having no stake or interest in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial. [from 17th c.]

What does "disinterested" mean?

  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."
  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."
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disinterested in a sentence

  • They asked a disinterested third party to referee the dispute.
  • A judge is expected to remain disinterested in the cases they hear.
  • He seemed completely disinterested in the meeting, checking his phone the whole time.

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What is "disinterested" in Dutch?

"disinterested" in Dutch is belangeloos. disinterested means: Having no personal stake in an outcome, and therefore able to judge it fairly.

How do you use "disinterested" in a sentence?

Example: "They asked a disinterested third party to referee the dispute." In Dutch, "disinterested" is belangeloos.

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