Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
He is a disinterested investigator.

• A. uninterested
• B. bored
• C. unbiased
• D. reluctant

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

unbiased

Option C: 'Disinterested', in the context of the given sentence, means 'not influenced by considerations of personal advantage'.

'Unbiased' means 'able to judge fairly because you are not influenced by your own opinions'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option C is correct.

Option A: 'Uninterested' means 'not interested in or concerned about something or someone'. It does share the same meaning with 'disinterested', but it does not relate to the context of the sentence.

Option B: 'Bored' means 'lack interest in one's current activity'.

Option D: 'Reluctant' means 'not willing to do something and hence slow in doing it'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'disinterested'.

So, options A, B and D are wrong.