Disinterested vs. Uninterested — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Disinterested and Uninterested
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Definitions
Disinterested
Not influenced by considerations of personal advantage
A banker is under an obligation to give disinterested advice
Uninterested
Not interested in or concerned about something or someone
An uninterested voice
I was totally uninterested in boys
Disinterested
Having or feeling no interest in something; uninterested
Her father was so disinterested in her progress that he only visited the school once
Uninterested
Not interested in something; having no interest.
Disinterested
Free of bias and self-interest; impartial
"disinterested scientific opinion on fluorides in the water supply" (Ellen R. Shell).
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Uninterested
(obsolete) Unmotivated by personal interest; unbiased, disinterested.
Disinterested
Not interested; indifferent
"supremely disinterested in all efforts to find a peaceful solution" (C.L. Sulzberger).
Uninterested
Not interested; indifferent, not concerned.
I was uninterested in the TV program, so I read a book instead.
Disinterested
Having lost interest.
Uninterested
Not interested; not having any interest or property in; having nothing at stake; as, to be uninterested in any business.
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Disinterested
Having no stake or interest in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial.
Uninterested
Not having the mind or the passions engaged; as, uninterested in a discourse or narration.
Disinterested
(proscribed) Uninterested, lacking interest.
Uninterested
Not having or showing interest;
An uninterested spectator
Disinterested
Not influenced by regard to personal interest or advantage; free from selfish motive; having no relation of interest or feeling; not biased or prejudiced; as, a disinterested decision or judge.
The happiness of disinterested sacrifices.
Uninterested
Having no care or interest in knowing;
She appeared totally uninterested
Disinterested
Unaffected by self-interest
