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DISINTERESTEDLY
disinterestedly
(adverb) without bias; without selfish motives; “he decided the case disinterestedly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
disinterestedly (comparative more disinterestedly, superlative most disinterestedly)
In a disinterested manner; impartially, dispassionately.
Source: Wiktionary
Dis*in"ter*est*ed*ly, adv.
Definition: In a disinterested manner; without bias or prejudice.
DISINTERESTED
Dis*in"ter*est*ed, a. Etym: [Cf. Disinteressed.]
Definition: 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.
DISINTEREST
Dis*in"ter*est, p. a.
Definition: Disinterested. [Obs.] The measures they shall walk by shall be disinterest and even. Jer. Taylor.
Dis*in"ter*est, n.
1. What is contrary to interest or advantage; disadvantage. [Obs.] Glanvill.
2. Indifference to profit; want of regard to private advantage; disinterestedness. [Obs.] Johnson.
Dis*in"ter*est, v. t.
Definition: To divest of interest or interested motives. [Obs.] Feltham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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