All 4 Uses of
disinterested
in
Pride and Prejudice
- This was his plan of amends—of atonement—for inheriting their father's estate; and he thought it an excellent one, full of eligibility and suitableness, and excessively generous and disinterested on his own part.†
Chpt 15 *
- The stupidity with which he was favoured by nature must guard his courtship from any charm that could make a woman wish for its continuance; and Miss Lucas, who accepted him solely from the pure and disinterested desire of an establishment, cared not how soon that establishment were gained.†
Chpt 22
- Your sweetness and disinterestedness are really angelic; I do not know what to say to you.†
Chpt 24
- His choice is disinterested at least, for he must know my father can give her nothing.†
Chpt 46
Definition:
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(disinterested) unaffected by self-interest