disinterestedly

In neutral fashion

Disinterestedly means without personal stake or bias in the outcome.

A judge should rule disinterestedly, weighing evidence without favoring either party.

The word is often confused with *uninterestedly* (without interest or curiosity), but disinterestedly implies impartiality rather than boredom: She disinterestedly evaluated both candidates' qualifications.

impartial

objectively

Based on facts, not feelings

equitably · evenly · open-mindedly · judiciously · evenhandedly · dispassionately · without prejudice · detachedly · impersonally · justly

emotionless

coldly

Without emotional warmth

coolly · distantly · aloofly · phlegmatically · unresponsively · clinically · soberly · reservedly · flatly · woodenly

apathetic

indifferently

Without preference or concern

passively · languidly · uncaringly · half-heartedly · tepidly · perfunctorily · mechanically · absently · lifelessly · spiritlessly

Opposites
bias/partiality

disinterestedlyprejudicially

With preformed negative judgment

partially · interestedly · tendentiously · one-sidedly · unfairly

emotional investment

disinterestedlypassionately

With intense emotion

emotionally · ardently · zealously · fervently · concernedly

Family

disinterested, disinterestedness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G