disinterested Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite unaffected by self-interest

WordNet


Dis*in"ter*est*ed adjective
Etymology
Cf. Disinteressed.
Definitions
  1. Not influenced by regard to personal interest or advantage; free from selfish motive; having no relation of interest or feeling; not biased or prejudiced; as, a disinterested decision or judge.
    The happiness of disinterested sacrifices. Channing.
    Syn. -- Unbiased; impartial; uninterested; indifferent.

Webster 1913