Yes, I have a similar rule. “Disinterested” has been used to mean “uninterested” for all of its history IIRC, but I support efforts to stop using it that way and keep it for its distinct meaning of “with no stake in the outcome” because synonyms are wasteful.
I agree in principle, but in practice I fudge this when the meaning is clear from context, because I hate the rhythm of “uninterested”. (I use “not interested” instead when I can, but sometimes it sounds more graceful to use “disinterested”, and sometimes I do it. Maybe I should try harder to stop.)
Yes, I have a similar rule. “Disinterested” has been used to mean “uninterested” for all of its history IIRC, but I support efforts to stop using it that way and keep it for its distinct meaning of “with no stake in the outcome” because synonyms are wasteful.
I agree in principle, but in practice I fudge this when the meaning is clear from context, because I hate the rhythm of “uninterested”. (I use “not interested” instead when I can, but sometimes it sounds more graceful to use “disinterested”, and sometimes I do it. Maybe I should try harder to stop.)