Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Homonyms

Question:

What is the meaning of the terms "disinterested" and" uninterested" respectively?

Options:

not biased, not interested

biased, not interested

not interest, impartial

impartial, not worthy

Correct Answer:

not biased, not interested

Explanation:

The answer is ☀ not biased, not interested.

  • Disinterested means not having any personal interest or bias in a matter.
  • Uninterested means not having any interest in something.

The two words are often confused because they sound similar. However, they have different meanings and are used in different contexts.

Disinterested is often used in legal and professional contexts to describe someone who is not biased or prejudiced. For example, you might say "The judge must be disinterested in the case" or "The arbitrator must be disinterested in the dispute."

Uninterested is often used to describe someone who is not interested in something, such as a hobby or activity. For example, you might say "I'm uninterested in sports" or "I'm uninterested in watching that movie."

The other options are incorrect. Biased means having a particular point of view or perspective that influences your judgment. Impartial means not having any bias or prejudice. Not worthy means not deserving of something.