Synonyms of disinterested
79 similar words · 8 opposite words
Another word for disinterested is fair-minded. Other synonyms of disinterested are objective, neutral, candid, impartial and clinical. The opposite of disinterested is interested.
Synonyms and similar words for disinterested
adjectiveHaving no interest or stake in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial.
- detachedHaving or showing no bias or emotional involvement; disinterested.
- disinteressedDisinterested.
- imprejudicateWithout prejudice; impartial.
- unbiasedImpartial or without bias or prejudice.
- uninterestedUnmotivated by personal interest; unbiased, disinterested.
- candidImpartial and free from prejudice.
- coldDispassionate; not prejudiced or partisan; impartial.
- clinicalObjective; analytical.
- equitableFair, just, or impartial.
- evenhandedFair and impartial; unbiased; just.
- fairhandedEvenhanded, unbiased, just; treating all equally.
- fair-mindedImpartial and unbiased.
- dispassionateNot showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice.
- impartialTreating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased.
- neuterNeutral; on neither side; neither one thing nor another.
- neutralFavoring neither the supporting nor opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate; unbiased.
- nonalignedNeutral; impartial.
- nonpartialNot partial.
- nonpartisanNot partisan; impartial and unbiased.
- nonpersonalNot personal; impartial.
- objectiveNot influenced by the strong emotions or prejudices.
- unbigotedNot bigoted.
- unpartialImpartial, unbiased.
- unpartisanNot partisan; impartial and unbiased.
- unprejudicedNot prejudiced.
- egal obsoleteEqual; impartial.
- equal obsoleteFair, impartial.
- indifferent datedUnbiased, impartial, judging fairly.
- indistinguishing obsoleteMaking no difference; indiscriminate, impartial, not making a distinction.
- unprepossessed rareNot prepossessed; unbiased.
adjectiveSynonym of uninterested (“not interested; not concerned; indifferent”).
- incurious
- unarousedNot aroused.
- unconcerned
- adiaphroistic
- apathetic
- apathisticalApathetic; unemotional.
- blaséUnimpressed, indifferent, especially because of overfamiliarity.
- blithe
- deaf
- cool
- shiftless
- dull
- enervated
- gallionic
- halfhearted
- impassive
- ineffervescibleNot effervescible.
- insouciantCasually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.
- insensible
- jaded
- languid
- languorousLacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.
- lethargic
- listlessLacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.
- lackadaisical
- lotophagousRelating to the Lotophagi (lotus eaters).
- lukewarm
- meh
- mopeyGiven to moping; in a depressed condition, low in spirits; lackadaisical.
- nonchalant
- nonplussed US
- otiose
- phlegmatic
- pococuranteApathetic, indifferent or nonchalant.
- spiritlessLacking energy, drive, motivation or emotion. Enervated.
- supine
- tepid
- torpid
- uncaringCharacterized by a lack of care; not caring.
- unenthusiasticWithout enthusiasm; unexcited.
- unimpressibleNot impressible; not sensitive; apathetic.
- unlivelyNot lively.
- unmoved
- untouched
- unzealousNot zealous.
- world-weary
- heartless rare
- Laodicean archaic
- torpedinous archaic
Opposite of disinterested
adjectiveHaving no interest or stake in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial.
- biased
- interestedHaving an interest (stake); being a stakeholder; motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.
- nondisinterestedNot disinterested.
- partisan
- prejudicedHaving prejudices.
- undisinterestedNot disinterested.
adjectiveSynonym of uninterested (“not interested; not concerned; indifferent”).
- curious
- fascinatedExtremely interested.
Meaning of disinterested
- adjective Having no interest or stake in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial.
- adjective Synonym of uninterested (“not interested; not concerned; indifferent”).
Questions about synonyms of disinterested
- What is another word for disinterested?
- Disinterested has 79 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fair-minded, objective, neutral, candid, impartial, clinical, nonpartisan and neuter.
- What is the opposite of disinterested?
- The opposite of disinterested is interested. Other antonyms of disinterested are nondisinterested, undisinterested, prejudiced and fascinated.
- What does disinterested mean?
- Disinterested means having no interest or stake in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial.
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