Desinteresado (en. Disinterested)

/des.in.te.reˈsa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That does not show personal interest in something or someone.

Example Sentence: He is selfless in his decisions, always prioritizing the well-being of others.

Es desinteresado en sus decisiones, siempre prioriza el bienestar de los demás.

Definition: Refers to actions performed without expecting a reward or benefit.

Example Sentence: His support was selfless; he just wanted to help others.

Su apoyo fue desinteresado, solo quería ayudar a los demás.

Definition: Someone who acts with altruism.

Example Sentence: The selfless work of volunteers is admirable.

El trabajo desinteresado de los voluntarios es admirable.

Etymology/Origin: From the prefix 'dis-' indicating negation and 'selfish', which comes from the Latin 'interessatus'.

Common Phrase: without interest

Common Phrase Meaning: It is said of an action that is performed without expecting anything in return.

sin interés

Common Phrase: to act selflessly

Common Phrase Meaning: To perform actions without a personal interest involved.

actuar desinteresadamente

Common Phrase: selfless generosity

Common Phrase Meaning: To give without expecting a reward or recognition.

generosidad desinteresada

Related Word: interested

Related Word Description: That shows personal interest in something.

interesado

Related Word: altruistic

Related Word Description: That seeks the welfare of others without seeking personal benefit.

altruista

Related Word: selfish

Related Word Description: That acts guided by their own interest, contrary to selfless.

egóista

Slang Meaning: Without personal intention.

Slang Meaning Example: He did it just to help; it was selfless.

Lo hizo solo por ayudar, fue desinteresado.

Slang Meaning: That does not seek rewards.

Slang Meaning Example: His help was completely selfless.

Su ayuda fue completamente desinteresada.