disinterested
/dɪˈsɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪd/
Group 24Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Not influenced by considerations of personal advantage; impartial GRE
Example in Context
The dispute was submitted to a disinterested third party whose ruling both sides agreed in advance to accept as binding.
Synonyms
neutralimpartialunbiased
Etymology
Having no personal stake or concern in something.
- dis- (Latin) — apart
- interest (Latin) — concern
Memory Aid
🤷Sounds like “this interest”
If you say ‘THIS INTEREST’ in my affairs, you’re DISINTERESTED, not caring at all!
Visual Association
👀A judge yawning in a courtroom, clearly uninterested in the case being presented.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “disinterested” mean on the GRE?
disinterested (adjective) means “Not influenced by considerations of personal advantage; impartial”. The dispute was submitted to a disinterested third party whose ruling both sides agreed in advance to accept as binding.
How to remember “disinterested” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “disinterested” sounds like “this interest”. If you say ‘THIS INTEREST’ in my affairs, you’re DISINTERESTED, not caring at all!
What are synonyms for “disinterested”?
Common synonyms: neutral, impartial, unbiased.