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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