Some people get very upset when disinterested is used to mean the same thing as uninterested.
- Disinterested: unbiased or objective
- Uninterested: having or showing no interest in someone or something
Disinterested was used to mean uninterested in the 17th century, and modern usage suggests that disinterested is often considered a synonym of uninterested.
However, I would recommend maintaining the distinction in formal writing. This helps to avoid any confusion over your meaning.
I wouldn’t worry too much about the usage in informal writing or in everyday conversation.
Thank you so very much for clearing that up because those two words have confused me for decades! 🙂
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I am very glad to have helped! 🙂
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Your posts always do! 🙂
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