disinterested purpose

[ˌdɪsˈɪntrəstɪd ˈpɜrpəs]
noun phrasepl: disinterested purposes
propósito desinteressado
1. An aim or intention pursued without personal gain, bias, or selfish motivation; an objective undertaken for altruistic or impartial reasons
The judge made the decision with disinterested purpose, focusing solely on justice rather than personal benefit.
O juiz tomou a decisão com propósito desinteressado, concentrando-se apenas na justiça em vez de benefício pessoal.
2. Action taken in an impartial manner, free from personal interest or advantage-seeking
Her disinterested purpose in volunteering was to help the community without expecting recognition.
Seu propósito desinteressado ao trabalhar voluntariamente era ajudar a comunidade sem esperar reconhecimento.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'disinterested purpose' is primarily used in formal, legal, academic, and philosophical discourse. In Brazil, it reflects values of fairness and impartiality in judicial and administrative decisions. The term emphasizes moral integrity and is often invoked when discussing ethics in professional settings, public service, and academic research.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
altruistic intentionimpartial objectiveunbiased aimselfless purposeneutral intention
Antonyms / Antônimos
self-interested purposeselfish motivebiased intentioninterested purposepersonal gain

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propósito desinteressado
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
propósito desinteressado
Commonly used in formal and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
intenção desinteressada
Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred
Portugal
propósito desinteressado
Formal and legalistic usage; less common in everyday speech

Related Words

impartialityaltruismobjectivityneutralityintegrity

Related Idioms & Phrases

for the greater good
with clean hands
without an axe to grind
acting in good faith
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