Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
The case was heard by a ________ judge who had nothing to gain from either side.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → disinterested
Complete sentence: The case was heard by a disinterested judge who had nothing to gain from either side.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Uninterested | not interested, bored (a judge who has nothing to gain is fair, not bored) | Arjun looked uninterested during the long speech. |
| (2) Disinterested (answer) | fair, because one gains nothing from either side | The two brothers asked a disinterested neighbour to settle their quarrel. |
| (3) Disinclined | not willing to do something | After the long trip, Meera was disinclined to cook dinner. |
| (4) Disenchanted | no longer happy with something one once liked (it says nothing about having nothing to gain) | Many voters were disenchanted with the new council. |