disinterested vs uninterested: what's the difference?
Disinterested means "impartial"; uninterested means "not interested".
disinterested
/dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
Meaning: not influenced by personal advantage; impartial
Example: “We need a disinterested judge.”
uninterested
/əˈnɪntrəstɪd/
Meaning: not interested or concerned
Example: “He seemed uninterested in the film.”
How to remember
A disinterested referee has no stake in the result; an uninterested fan is bored.