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Definition of disinterestedly
disinterestedly
/dɪsˈɪn.tɚ.ə.stɪd.li/
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Adjective:disinterested
disinterestedly Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
6
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• adverb
1
In an impartial, objective manner, free from personal bias or self-interest.
Example
"The mediator listened disinterestedly to both sides of the commercial dispute before proposing a settlement."
2
In a manner showing a lack of curiosity, attention, or enthusiasm; indifferently.
Example
"He flipped disinterestedly through the magazine while waiting for his appointment."
Word Nuance & Usage
In careful usage, 'disinterestedly' means 'impartially' or 'without personal bias,' whereas 'uninterestedly' means 'with boredom or lack of curiosity,' though the two are frequently conflated in informal contexts.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disinterestedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disinterestedly