disinterestedly
|dis-in-ter-est-ed-ly|
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/dɪsˈɪntrəstɪdli/
(disinterested)
impartial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disinterestedly' originates from the English word 'disinterested,' which is derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'interested,' meaning 'having an interest or concern.'
Historical Evolution
'disinterested' evolved from the Middle English word 'desinterested,' which was influenced by the Old French 'desinteresser,' meaning 'to free from interest.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'free from interest or concern,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'impartial or unbiased.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is free from bias or self-interest; impartially.
The judge listened to the arguments disinterestedly.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 03:53