B1
disinterested vs uninterested
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| disinterestedadjective/dɪˈsɪn.trə.stɪd/ | Meaning Fair because you have no personal gain from the result. | Goes with — | Example We need a disinterested person to judge the dispute between the two companies. |
| uninterestedadjective/ʌnˈɪn.tər.ə.stɪd/ | Meaning not interested in something and not wanting to know more about it | Goes with completely uninterested | Example He seemed completely uninterested in the news about the election. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The judge was visibly in the speech.