Disinterested or Uninterested?
Disinterested or Uninterested?
What is the difference between "disinterested" and "uninterested"?- "Disinterested" means impartial.
- "Uninterested" means not interested.


A Video Summary
Here is a short video summarizing the difference between "disinterested" and "uninterested."More about "Disinterested"
"Disinterested" means "not taking sides" or "impartial." It is usually used to describe a person with no personal benefit at stake.- We are struggling to identify twelve disinterested people for the jury.
- An investigation into the penalty decision has reportedly uncovered that the referee was not disinterested in the outcome of the match.
- Most of the spectators at the football match were disinterested. (This is only correct if the writer means that most the spectators did not support one side or the other. The match may have been very interesting.)
More about "Uninterested"
"Uninterested" means "not interested." It is the consequence of something being uninteresting (i.e., boring or uneventful).- Paul, I am quickly becoming uninterested in your ideas.
- I used to collect stamps, but I am uninterested these days.
Interactive Exercise
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- Did you spot a typo?