Definition of Disinterestedness

1. Noun. Freedom from bias or from selfish motives.

Generic synonyms: Impartiality, Nonpartisanship
Derivative terms: Disinterested

Definition of Disinterestedness

1. n. The state or quality of being disinterested; impartiality.

Definition of Disinterestedness

1. Noun. The state or quality of being disinterested. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Disinterestedness

1. The state or quality of being disinterested; impartiality. "That perfect disinterestedness and self-devotion of which man seems to be incapable, but which is sometimes found in woman." (Macaulay) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Disinterestedness

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Origin and Development of the Moral Ideas by Edward Westermarck (1906)
"Like public indignation, public approval is characterised by a flavour of generality, by disinterestedness, by apparent impartiality. ..."

2. Pastoral Theology by Alexandre Rodolphe Vinet (1853)
"Disinterestedness* Disinterestedness, certainly, is but one form of a ... Absolute disinterestedness is complete indifference of heart for temporal goods. ..."

3. The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge: Embracing by Johann Jakob Herzog, Philip Schaff, Albert Hauck (1911)
"... James Robertson (qv, 1), founder of the "Endowment Scheme" (see below), a man of fervid piety and pure disinterestedness, of wisdom and of tolerance. ..."

4. The Works of Hannah More: Including Several Pieces Never Before Published by Hannah More (1818)
"... as precept;—all which requisites sire not only promised by the word, but conferred by the Spirit of God. CHAP. VI. THE Disinterestedness OF ..."

5. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"... furthered it not a little by their edifying regular life, their disinterestedness, their charity, and their patience under persecutions which often ..."

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