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disinterested adjective [ dɪsˈɪnt(ə)rɪstɪd ]

• not influenced by considerations of personal advantage.
• "a banker is under an obligation to give disinterested advice"
Similar: unbiased, unprejudiced, impartial, neutral, non-partisan, non-discriminatory, detached, uninvolved, objective, dispassionate, impersonal, clinical, open-minded, fair, just, equitable, balanced, even-handed, unselfish, selfless, free from discrimination, with no axe to grind, without fear or favour,
Opposite: biased,
• having or feeling no interest in something; uninterested.
• "her father was so disinterested in her progress that he only visited the school once"
Similar: uninterested, indifferent, incurious, unconcerned, unmoved, unresponsive, impassive, passive, detached, unfeeling, uncaring, unenthusiastic, lukewarm, bored, apathetic, blasé, nonchalant, couldn't-care-less,
Opposite: interested,
Origin: early 17th century: past participle of the rare verb disinterest ‘rid of interest or concern’, from dis- (expressing removal) + interest.


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