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disinterestedness

noun dis·in·ter·est·ed·ness \-təd-nəs\

Definition of DISINTERESTEDNESS

: the quality or state of being objective or impartial

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First Known Use of DISINTERESTEDNESS

circa 1682

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Synonyms: disinterest, detachment, equity, evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality, justice, neutralism, neutrality, nonpartisanship, objectiveness, objectivity

Antonyms: bias, favor, favoritism, nonobjectivity, one-sidedness, partiality, partisanship, prejudice

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