Disinterested

usgb/dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/
adjective

Not influenced by consideration of personal advantage.

A banker is under an obligation to give disinterested advice
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Often appears as...

  • disinterested observer
  • disinterested party

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Objectivity Important

Use 'disinterested' to describe fairness and lack of bias, especially in formal or professional contexts.

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A judge should remain disinterested when presiding over a case.
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Not Emotional Disinterest

'Disinterested' is not about a lack of emotion; it's about impartiality.

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As a disinterested mediator, she helped resolve the conflict.
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Not Apathetic

Avoid confusing 'disinterested' with 'uninterested'; the former is neutral, not apathetic.

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Despite his personal connections, he gave a disinterested opinion on the matter.
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biasdetachdispassionateequitablefairimpartialindifferentneutralobjective
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