disinterested answer
[/ˌdɪsˈɪntrəstɪd ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: disinterested answers
🇧🇷 resposta desinteressada
1. A response or reply given without bias, personal gain, or emotional involvement; an objective and impartial answer
The judge provided a disinterested answer to the question, focusing only on the facts of the case.
O juiz forneceu uma resposta desinteressada à pergunta, focando apenas nos fatos do caso.
2. A response given with genuine concern for what is fair or correct rather than what benefits the speaker
She gave a disinterested answer about which candidate was most qualified, despite being friends with one of them.
Ela deu uma resposta desinteressada sobre qual candidato era mais qualificado, apesar de ser amiga de um deles.
💡 In both American and Brazilian contexts, a 'disinterested answer' is highly valued in professional, legal, and academic settings where objectivity is essential. The term is often used to describe judicial decisions, expert opinions, and formal testimonies. In Portuguese, 'desinteressado' can also mean 'unselfish' or 'altruistic,' adding a moral dimension to the concept of impartiality.
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