Disinterested or Uninterested?

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Disinterested or Uninterested?

Which is correct?

2007-03-10 12:00:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys

3 answers

Disinterested means "impartial" or "not taking sides" (In other words, not having a personal interest at stake)

Uninterested means "not interested." (In other words, not showing any interest)

Correct: A good referee should be disinterested.
(He does not take sides)

Incorrect: He was disinterested in Jill's hobby

Correct: He was uninterested in Jill's hobby
(He shows no interest)

2007-03-10 12:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

uninterested

2007-03-10 12:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by × 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

both r correct

2007-03-10 12:05:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋