unbeteiligt
Translation
uninvolved, detached, indifferent, impartial
Examples
Er blieb bei dem Streit unbeteiligt.
He remained uninvolved in the argument.
Sie schaute mit unbeteiligter Miene zu.
She watched with an indifferent expression.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.dat)) to be uninvolved in sth. He remained uninvolved in the argument.
Similar Words
Synonyms: indifferent, disinterested, neutral; Antonyms: involved, participating
Etymology
From the prefix un- (not) + beteiligt (involved). Literally 'not involved'. Beteiligt comes from Teil (part).
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-' as 'not' and 'beteiligt' as being part of something (from Teil). So, not being a part of the action.