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Synonyms & Similar Words
vacant
empty
unattended
unused
uninhabited
deserted
abandoned
idle
free
available
open
accessible
clear
unengaged
unfilled
unutilized
unused
bare
devoid
hollow
uninhabitable
unpeopled
desolate
solitary
lone
isolated
untouched
unclaimed
unreserved
uncommitted
disengaged
inactive
dormant
quiet
still
unmoving
unproductive
sterile
barren
stark
bare
unadorned
unadulterated
unadulterated
unencumbered
unrestricted
unobstructed
unimpeded
Meaning of Unoccupied
The primary meaning of the word "unoccupied" refers to a space, position, or time that is not being used or filled by someone or something.
Definitions
- Not being used or occupied by anyone or anything
- Not having someone or something in a particular place or position
- Not being engaged or employed in any activity
Etymology of Unoccupied
The word "unoccupied" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "occupied" which comes from the Old French word "occuper" meaning "to take or seize"
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical spaces, positions, or times that are not being utilized, and its meaning has expanded to include abstract concepts such as time or attention
Example Uses
- The hotel room was unoccupied for most of the year due to its remote location
- The new employee was given an unoccupied desk in the corner of the office
- The unoccupied hours of the day were spent reading books and watching movies
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
occupied
filled
used
engaged
busy
employed
active
working
utilized
inhabited
populated
crowded
packed
jammed
filled
saturated
overloaded
overwhelmed
taken
reserved
committed
engaged
involved
absorbed
preoccupied
distracted
monopolized
dominated
controlled
possessed