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act disinterested

[/ækt dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/]
verb phrase
agir desinteressadamente
1. To behave or conduct oneself in a manner that is impartial, unbiased, or free from personal financial gain or selfish motives
The judge acted disinterested in the case, ensuring fair treatment for both parties.
O juiz agiu desinteressadamente no caso, garantindo tratamento justo para ambas as partes.
2. To perform an action without personal interest, stake, or emotional involvement
She acted disinterested in the outcome, simply wanting to help others.
Ela agiu desinteressadamente quanto ao resultado, apenas querendo ajudar os outros.
Synonyms
act impartiallyact objectivelyact neutrallyact without biasact selflessly
Antonyms
act interestedact selfishlyact biasedact prejudicially

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir desinteressadamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
agir sem interesse pessoal
More formal/bureaucratic variant
Portugal
agir desinteressadamente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

act in good faith
play fair
keep one's hands clean
have no dog in the fight
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