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Synonyms & Similar Words
detached
disconnected
distant
remote
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uninvolved
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indifferent
unenthusiastic
unresponsive
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idle
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sluggish
disengaged
withdrawn
isolated
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unconcerned
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impassive
neutral
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unemotional
unaffected
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unsympathetic
unmoved
unimpressed
Meaning of Unengaged
The primary meaning of "unengaged" refers to not being involved or interested in something.
Definitions
- Not engaged or involved in something, especially a activity or a relationship
- * Not having one's attention or interest captured by something
- * Not pledged or promised to be married
Etymology of Unengaged
The word "unengaged" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the verb "engage" which comes from the Old French "engagier" meaning "to pledge" or "to promise"
Historically, the word "unengaged" was used to describe someone who was not pledged to be married, but its usage has expanded to include a broader range of meanings related to lack of involvement or interest
Example Uses
- The student seemed unengaged in the lesson, staring out the window instead of taking notes
- * After a few months of dating, she realized she was unengaged and didn't feel a strong connection with her partner
- * The company's unengaged employees were a concern for management, as they were not meeting their productivity targets