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'Disinterested'

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YokoUhOh · 18/03/2013 10:02

For the love of Christ, you are 'uninterested' in the details of your PIL's sex life, not 'disinterested'. Showing a 'disinterest' in something means that you're even-handed, lacking in bias and that you have no vested interests in the matter.

Apologies for extreme example ^ but, disturbingly, it was the first scenario to pop into my head Hmm

Thank you for listening :)

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MirandaGoshawk · 18/03/2013 21:35

What's brought this on then? I agree with you, although there are worse crimes. bloody 'begs the question' from every reporter everywhere in every news bulletin

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AnisotropicWeetabixFTW · 18/03/2013 21:48

Can I add 'ambivalent'? Often used incorrectly.

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