disinterested

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Translations

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From dis- + interested.

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disinterested (comparative more disinterested, superlative most disinterested)

1. Having no stake or interest in the outcome; free of bias, impartial.
   • 1791, James Boswell, Life of Samuel Johnson

     Sir, you have a right to that kind of respect, and are arguing for yourself. I am supporting the principle, and am disinterested in doing it, as I have no such right.

2. (informal, proscribed) Lacking interest, uninterested; indifferent; apathetic.
   • 1684, Contempl. State of Man I. x

     How dis-interested are they in all Worldly matters, since they fling their Wealth and Riches into the Sea.

   • 25 June 1967, N.Y Times

     Those spotted are usually taught so slowly that they grow disinterested and quit.

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