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Disinterested vs. Uninterested
Disinterested
Examples:
She gave a disinterested nod, avoiding bias.The judge remained disinterested, ensuring fairness.His disinterested advice is always appreciated.
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Uninterested
/ʌnˈɪntrəstəd/Examples:
She was completely uninterested in their gossip.His uninterested expression made me feel unseen.Unlike her peers, she seemed uninterested in fashion.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Uninterested has the prefix un- which often implies a lack of something, like a lack of interest or attention.
- Disinterested has the prefix dis- which can suggest a separation from or neutrality, indicating not being biased or not having a stake in something.
- Remember that a disinterested person might judge fairly because they have no personal involvement, whereas an uninterested person simply doesn't care about the topic.
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