Definition of disinterestedly

disinterestedlyadverb

không quan tâm

/dɪsˈɪntrəstɪdli//dɪsˈɪntrəstɪdli/

"Disinterestedly" comes from the Latin word "disinteresse," meaning "without self-interest." It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe someone free from bias or personal gain. The meaning evolved over time, though, and in the 18th century, it started to be used to describe someone who was indifferent or apathetic. This shift in meaning caused confusion, as "uninterested" already existed to describe a lack of interest. Today, "disinterestedly" retains its original meaning of impartiality, while "uninterestedly" signifies a lack of interest.

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in a way that is not influenced by personal feelings, or by the chance of getting some advantage for yourself

theo cách không bị ảnh hưởng bởi cảm xúc cá nhân hoặc cơ hội đạt được lợi thế nào đó cho bản thân

Example:
  • Of course he was never acting wholly disinterestedly.

    Tất nhiên anh ấy không bao giờ hành động hoàn toàn vô tư.

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in a way that shows that you are not interested

theo cách cho thấy rằng bạn không quan tâm

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