disinterested

Disinterested, a.

Etymology: [Cf. Disinteressed.]

Not influenced by regard to personal interest or advantage; free from selfish motive; having no relation of interest or feeling; not biased or prejudiced; as, a disinterested decision or judge. The happiness of disinterested sacrifices. Channing.

Syn. -- Unbiased; impartial; uninterested; indifferent.

Shades of meaning

Fernald has no entry of its own for disinterested; he lists it under generous.

Where he writes about it:

Disinterested suggests rather the thought of one's own self-denial; generous, of one's hearty interest in another's welfare or happiness. — from generous

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