Definition

Not influenced by personal feelings or interests; impartial and unbiased.

Example

The judge was disinterested in the case, making a fair decision based solely on the evidence presented.

Conversation

Did you notice how disinterested everyone seemed during the meeting?

Yeah, it felt like nobody really cared about the topic at all.

I guess people are just disinterested when it doesn't affect them directly.

True, it's hard to stay engaged when there’s no personal connection.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disinterested → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "interesse" (from Latin, meaning to be between or to concern). The word originally referred to being impartial or not having a personal stake in a matter, hence being 'apart' from any interest.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'apart' ('dis-') from any 'concern' ('interesse') in a situation, which helps you remember that 'disinterested' means being impartial or unbiased.

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