Meaning Of The Word Disinterested

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disinterested
adjective: If you are disinterested in something, you are not interested in it. Some users of English believe that it is not correct to use disinterested with this meaning.
adjective: Someone who is disinterested is not involved in a particular situation or not likely to benefit from it and is therefore able to act in a fair and unselfish way.

disinterested in American English
not influenced by personal interest or selfish motives; impartial; unbiased
adjective: unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives

disinterested in British English
adjective: free from bias or partiality; objective

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