word
Literary
Disinterested
dis-IN-ter-es-ted
/dɪsˈɪntərɪstɪd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Disinterested
Dictionary meaning
Impartial; not influenced by personal gain.
Examples
- We need a disinterested third party to mediate the dispute.
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on second syllable. Commonly confused with 'uninterested' (bored).
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