SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
disinterested
adjective
Impartial because one has no personal stake in the outcome.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Without a personal stake
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Usage distinction
Return to topThis learning sense means impartial. Uninterested means lacking interest and is a different idea.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See disinterested in use
A disinterested judge evaluated the competing designs.
The group invited a disinterested reviewer who had no connection with the competing proposals or their authors.
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