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Antonyms for disinterestedly

Grammar : Adv
Spell : dis-in-tuh-res-tid, -tri-stid
Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈɪn təˌrɛs tɪd, -trɪ stɪd

Definition of disinterestedly

Origin :
  • 1610s, "unconcerned," the sense we now would ascribe to uninterested, with the sense of "impartial" going to disinteressed (c.1600). See dis- + interest. Modern sense of disinterested is first attested 1650s. As things now stand, disinterested means "free from personal bias," while uninterested means "caring nothing for the matter in question." Related: Disinterestedly; disinterestedness.
  • As in objectively : adv impartially
  • As in neutrally : adv impartially
Example sentences :
  • You spoke to me, disinterestedly, on behalf of—I needn't name him.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • Lady Leonora also wished extremely, and disinterestedly, for your company.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Lucius respects my father too much for that—and too disinterestedly.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Brood » by Duffield Osborne
  • They loved and were beloved—openly, devotedly, sincerely, disinterestedly.
  • Extract from : « Heart » by Martin Farquhar Tupper
  • I asked, trying to put the question as disinterestedly as possible.
  • Extract from : « Major Frank » by A. L. G. Bosboom-Toussaint
  • There was a general inspection, during which the boys looked on disinterestedly.
  • Extract from : « Blue Bonnet in Boston » by Caroline E. Jacobs
  • Reuben then had known the whole, and had been disinterestedly generous.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 102, April, 1866 » by Various
  • I believed him; I loved him,—loved him truly and disinterestedly.
  • Extract from : « Pride » by Eugne Sue
  • One must act "disinterestedly," not want to benefit himself, but the State.
  • Extract from : « The Ego and His Own » by Max Stirner
  • Lady Leonora also wished extremely and disinterestedly for your company.
  • Extract from : « Leonora » by Maria Edgeworth

Synonyms for disinterestedly

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