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dis·in·ter·est·ed
disinterested
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- pronunciation:
- dIs
In
trih
stihd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
not biased or influenced by self-interest; impartial.
We need a disinterested person to help us decide how the property should be divided.- synonyms:
- detached, dispassionate, impartial, neutral, objective, unbiased, unprejudiced
- antonyms:
- biased, interested, partial
- similar words:
- equitable, even, fair, just, open-minded
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definition 2: |
lacking the desire to learn about or consider something.
She offered him a solution, but he was disinterested.- antonyms:
- curious, interested
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related words: |
honest, objective |
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derivations: |
disinterestedly (adv.), disinterestedness (n.) |
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