For some time now, the widespread misuse of the word disinterested has been a bee in the bonnet of every poor soul who can’t seem to stop themselves from getting worked up about lexical minutiae.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Suppose a friend said to you, “I know you’re disinterested, so I want to ask you a question presently.” Then he didn’t say anything. Would you be momentarily nonplussed? But using a meaning on its way ...

Disinterested means you don't have an opinion on something. You're neutral. You don't care about the outcome. Uninterested means something bores you. Sometimes a person has this lack of interest ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Are you dissatisfied with a recent purchase? Or are you unsatisfied with it? The two words seem interchangeable because, in most cases, they are. But a closer look shines a light on the fascinating ...