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desinteressada

[dɛ.zĩ.tɛ.rɛ.ˈsa.da]
adjectivefemininepl: desinteressadas
disinterested, uninterested, impartial
1. Not influenced by personal interest or advantage; impartial
She gave a disinterested opinion on the matter.
Ela deu uma opinião desinteressada sobre o assunto.
2. Lacking interest or concern; indifferent
He seemed desinterested in the proposal.
Ele parecia desinteressado na proposta.
3. Showing no concern for personal gain or advantage
A desinterested volunteer helps without expecting rewards.
Um voluntário desinteressado ajuda sem esperar recompensas.
Synonyms
imparcialindiferentedesapegadaaltruístaneutro
Antonyms
interessadaparcialenviesadatendenciosaegoísta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desinteressada
Standard usage, commonly used in both spoken and written Portuguese
São Paulo
desinteressada
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
desinteressada
Standard usage, equivalent to English 'disinterested' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

uma opinião desinteressada (an unbiased opinion)
ajuda desinteressada (selfless help)
conselho desinteressado (impartial advice)
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