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单词 disinterestedly
释义

disinterested

adjective

dis·​in·​ter·​est·​ed (ˌ)dis-ˈin-trə-stəd How to pronounce disinterested (audio)
-ˈin-tə-ˌre-,
-tə-rə-,
-tər-;
-ˈin-ˌtre-
1
a
: not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged sense 1) : not interested
telling them in a disinterested voice Tom Wicker
disinterested in women J. A. Brussel
b
: no longer interested
husband and wife become disinterested in each other T. I. Rubin
2
: free from selfish motive or interest (see interest entry 1 sense 1a) : unbiased
a disinterested decision
disinterested intellectual curiosity is the lifeblood of real civilization G. M. Trevelyan
disinterestedly adverb

Synonyms

  • apathetic
  • casual
  • complacent
  • incurious
  • indifferent
  • insensible
  • insouciant
  • nonchalant
  • perfunctory
  • pococurante
  • unconcerned
  • uncurious
  • uninterested
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Example Sentences

the disinterested pursuit of truth the city's philistines, naturally disinterested in art, voted to cut the museum's budget
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

disinterested

adjective

dis·​in·​ter·​est·​ed dis-ˈin-trə-stəd How to pronounce disinterested (audio)
-ˈin-tə-rə-
1
: not interested
disinterested in sports
2
: not influenced by personal feelings or concerns
a disinterested judge

Legal Definition

disinterested

adjective

dis·​in·​ter·​est·​ed dis-ˈin-tə-rəs-təd, -ˈin-trəs-, -ˈin-tə-ˌres- How to pronounce disinterested (audio)
: free of any interest especially of a pecuniary nature : impartial
a disinterested person to witness the will

disinterestedly

adverb

as in impassively

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • impassively
  • indifferently
  • apathetically
  • perfunctorily
  • aloofly
  • hesitantly
  • reluctantly
  • unwillingly
  • incuriously
  • lukewarmly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • enthusiastically
  • excitedly
  • eagerly
  • madly
  • impatiently
  • avidly
  • keenly
  • exuberantly
  • warmly
  • rhapsodically
  • fanatically
  • zealously
  • rabidly
  • sky-high
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