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    Désintéressé (en. Disinterested)

    /dezɛ̃teʁese/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who does not seek to profit from a situation.
    His disinterested behavior made him very respected in the community.
    Son comportement désintéressé l'a rendu très respecté dans la communauté.
    Who is devoid of selfishness.
    She has always had a disinterested attitude towards others.
    Elle a toujours eu une attitude désintéressée envers les autres.
    Who shows no material interest.
    His disinterested support for this humanitarian cause is admirable.
    Son soutien désintéressé à cette cause humanitaire est admirable.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'de-' and the word 'interest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act in a disinterested manner
    To act without seeking personal gain.
    agir de manière désintéressée
    to disinterest someone from something
    To divert someone's attention from a topic of interest.
    désintéresser quelqu'un de quelque chose
    a disinterested attitude
    An altruistic behavior, without ulterior motives.
    une attitude désintéressée

    Related Words

    disinterest
    The state of a person who acts without personal interest.
    désintéressement
    altruism
    A disposition to care about the well-being of others.
    altruisme
    generosity
    A willingness to give and share without expecting anything in return.
    générosité

    Slang Meanings

    Pain in the neck
    This guy, with his disinterested air, ultimately made a lot of noise.
    Ce type, avec son air désintéressé, a finalement fait beaucoup de bruit.
    Two-faced
    He claimed to be disinterested, but he had plans up his sleeve.
    Il prétendait être désintéressé, mais il avait des plans derrière la tête.