Message Forum: Re: And Then There Were Eight

Re: And Then There Were Eight

Posted By: Howard, on host 72.155.109.22
Date: Saturday, August 26, 2006, at 18:25:57
In Reply To: Re: And Then There Were Eight posted by Sam on Saturday, August 26, 2006, at 14:31:28:

>
> You are correct. In the past, I've been mindful of the difference, and I thought about the word before I used it in the post, but thought through it incorrectly.
>
> However, I looked the word up at dictionary.com, and two separate dictionaries had somewhat conflicting usage notes about it. Both agreed, however, that "uninterested" was actually the oldest definition of "disinterested." I find that neither uninteresting nor disinteresting.

I guess you shown us now. Personally I think I am disuninterested.
Howard

RinkChat Username:
Password:
Email:		(optional)
Subject:
Message:	> > > > You are correct. In the past, I've been mindful of the difference, and I thought about the word before I used it in the post, but thought through it incorrectly. > > > > However, I looked the word up at dictionary.com, and two separate dictionaries had somewhat conflicting usage notes about it. Both agreed, however, that "uninterested" was actually the oldest definition of "disinterested." I find that neither uninteresting nor disinteresting. > > I guess you shown us now. Personally I think I am disuninterested. > Howard
Link URL:		(optional)
Link Title:		(optional)

Post a Reply