disinterested

Definition

Having no stake or interest in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial.

Etymology

Corruption of the adjective disinterest/disinteressed. The sense of lacking interest is likely from dis- + interested.

Example Sentences

• "Sir, you have a right to that kind of respect, and are arguing for yourself. I am supporting the principle, and am disinterested in doing it, as I have no such right."
• "With his disinterested passion for art, he had a real desire to call the attention of the wise to a talent which was in the highest degree original; [...]"
• "People are better off abjuring violence, if everyone else agrees to do so, and vesting authority in a disinterested third party."