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Disinterested vs. Uninterested: What's the Difference?
The words disinterested and uninterested are often used interchangeably despite meaning two different things. In modern usage, uninterested means "not interested," while disinterested means "unbiased" or "lacking a vested interest." Here are some examples:
- I don't think Terry needs to come to the 2 p.m. meeting. She works in logistics, so when it comes to marketing decisions, she's a disinterested party.
- Despite what I thought to be my most engaging magic show yet, much of the crowd seemed uninterested. Perhaps I need to rework my routine.
Interestingly, according to Merriam-Webster, the meanings of the two words changed at some point in time. Originally, disinterested meant "not interested," and uninterested meant "unbiased" or "without a vested interest."
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