What is the opposite of engaged?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of having formally agreed to marry Opposite of busy or occupied with business, work, or other activities Opposite of in use, especially of a device or machine such as a telephone Opposite of greatly interested or captivated Opposite of busy or involving much activity Opposite of showing enthusiasm or displaying positive energy about something Opposite of kept (in reserve) specially for a particular person Opposite of involved in a given action or situation Opposite of diligent or committed in one's work or duty Opposite of deeply immersed in thought or an activity (in a crime, process, etc) Opposite of associated with others, be a participant or make someone be a participant Opposite of actively engaged in employment Opposite of being currently in use Opposite of being intent or focused on a goal or objective Verb Opposite of to have involved or engaged in deeply Opposite of already committed in a relationship (of a place or position) Opposite of to have occupied (of accommodation) Opposite of to have rented Opposite of to have utilized or employed a tangible object Opposite of to have instigated the curiosity or attention of someone Opposite of past tense for to hire (somebody) for work or a job Opposite of past tense for to draw in or to attract Opposite of past tense for to confront or come up against (engage in) Opposite of past tense for to participate or become involved in Opposite of past tense for to pledge or enter into a contract to do something Opposite of past tense for to activate or bring into operation … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of having formally agreed to marry unattached single uncommitted unengaged available free disengaged uninvolved unpledged partnerless unbetrothed unmarried unpromised unwed unwedded fancy-free husbandless wifeless not working liberated “He just wanted to enjoy his single life and remained unattached.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of busy or occupied with business, work, or other activities free available disengaged off accessible contactable relaxing unoccupied unengaged inactive unbusy uninvolved unemployed having a break not busy not engaged not occupied not tied down not tied up off duty off work not working idle lazy indifferent uninhabited ready reticent trivial lackadaisical at hand on hand nonchalant unrestricted unfettered loitering loafing otiose inert quiescent dormant do-nothing negligent slack careless neglectful indolent lax inattentive lethargic more ❯ “I'm free, so I can do what I want, any old time!” Adjective ▲ Opposite of in use, especially of a device or machine such as a telephone available free unengaged unoccupied vacant empty unused disengaged free to use accessible useable clear unfilled acquirable gettable obtainable usable getatable procurable attainable open ready unrestricted reachable handy operative untaken exploitable “It felt like an eternity before the toilets became available.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of greatly interested or captivated disengaged bored disinterested inattentive uninterested disenthralled uncaring unconcerned incurious absent uncurious absentminded uninvolved indifferent apathetic dispassionate heedless unfocussed unfocused distracted inobservant abstracted unabsorbed detached unoccupied existing inactive idle passionless neutral impartial blasé phlegmatic nonchalant aloof negligent ignorant neglectful disenchanted impassive alert carefree thoughtful observant casual vacant unobservant trivial soft unstable flexible undecided unfixed indefinite unenthusiastic weak unmindful undiscerning unnoticing unheeding ignoring oblivious unwatchful unperceiving unthinking unobserving nonabsorbed more ❯ “A key issue with these strategies is that students struggle or are disengaged from the outset.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of busy or involving much activity inactive unbusy idle disengaged inert static unoccupied stationary motionless immobile unmoving still vacant unemployed passive unreceptive lifeless uninvolved latent unresponsive impassive resigned “We walked in and observed inactive workers sitting around and chatting with each other.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of showing enthusiasm or displaying positive energy about something apathetic bored indifferent unenthusiastic disinterested unexcited unenthused uninspired callous cold cool could care less couldn't care less dispirited don't give a damn draggy emotionless flat impassive insensible languid listless moony passive stoic stolid uncaring unconcerned unemotional unfeeling uninterested unmoved unresponsive untouched what the hell wimpy blasé half-hearted lackadaisical lukewarm passionless perfunctory subdued tepid unimpressed depressed spiritless turned off easy-going laid-back calm composed annoyed uncommitted uninvolved undemonstrative stoical non-committal “Appallingly low turnout for the June elections showed that voters are apathetic.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of kept (in reserve) specially for a particular person free disengaged extroverted friendly given offered sociable unlimited unrestricted used Adjective ▲ Opposite of involved in a given action or situation exonerated free freed discharged exempt exempted guiltless innocent pardoned released acquitted excused relieved cleared forgiven in the clear off the hook Adjective ▲ Opposite of diligent or committed in one's work or duty careless casual irresponsible negligent remiss slack thoughtless unconscientious unreliable untrustworthy capricious corrupt impulsive indifferent inexact uncareful uncritical undemanding vulgar lazy indolent unambitious useless faineant unmotivated fainéant disregardful disinterested unmeticulous neglectful reckless incautious apathetic inactive nonchalant unsystematic sloppy unconcerned heedless idle improvident workshy slapdash ignorant otiose derelict unthorough slipshod loose unscrupulous tardy dilatory shiftless lax supine unmindful unenthusiastic unemployed lethargic haphazard unoccupied slovenly unaspiring perfunctory languid inattentive procrastinative shoddy unheeding unbusy work-shy bone idle bone-idle good-for-nothing more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of deeply immersed in thought or an activity attentive alert aware cognizant conscious vigilant focussedUK focusedUS perceptive watchful heedful mindful observant sentient conscientious regardful sharp tuned in on one's toes paying attention “He remained alert and was fully aware of his surroundings.” Adjective ▲ (in a crime, process, etc) Opposite of associated with others, be a participant or make someone be a participant unrelated unconnected unassociated unaligned unattached unaffiliated “Senior officers believe that their suspect and the events that took place earlier this month are unrelated.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of actively engaged in employment disengaged let go lost refused unemployed wasted Adjective ▲ Opposite of being currently in use free bare empty unfilled blank unoccupied vacant hollow uninhabited void barren unfrequented untenanted unpopulated available deserted disused forsaken desolate vacated evacuated unused depopulated untaken abandoned tenantless not occupied to let unlived in “The building has been unoccupied since the business closed almost two years ago.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of being intent or focused on a goal or objective hesitant “They were frustrated by the frequent losses at war with Celobongo and were then hesitant to continue without support.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have involved or engaged in deeply ignored disregarded neglected overlooked misheeded paid no attention to paid no heed to took no notice of tuned out dispensed with unheeded unminded “He ignored the music as it was not really his thing.” Verb ▲ Opposite of already committed in a relationship free unattached Verb ▲ (of a place or position) Opposite of to have occupied forfeited gave up relinquished surrendered yielded yold forwent abandoned ceded sacrificed lost withwent quit conceded succumbed submitted quitted capitulated relented relent bowed backed down stood down yolden gave in given yourself up given in gave yourself up given up “We reluctantly forfeited our prime, first-row seats at the concert because we had another urgent matter to attend to.” Verb ▲ (of accommodation) Opposite of to have rented rented out hired out leased out let hired leased rent rented “I rented out my apartment to a nice couple who were new to the city.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have utilized or employed a tangible object misused mishandled misemployed abused misapplied misappropriated mismanaged ill-used knocked around mistreated “He often misused a fork for drinking soup.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have instigated the curiosity or attention of someone bored disinterested deterred discouraged disenchanted jaded tired upset wore angered annoyed bothered displeased irked irritated offended put off troubled vexed vext worried palled wearied lost stupefied sapped hebetated turned off discomforted bore “The new Star Wars movie definitely bored Robert who dislikes science fiction.” Verb ▲ Opposite of past tense for to hire (somebody) for work or a job dismissed retired terminated axed discharged fired sacked canned ousted removed banished ejected expelled released laid off lay off gave notice to given notice to gave up given up let go “After multiple indiscretions, the company had no choice but to dismiss Harry.” Verb ▲ Opposite of past tense for to draw in or to attract deterred discouraged repelled averted dissuaded frightened scared scared off drove away driven away “Your subpar food and service will deter potential customers from coming to your restaurant.” Verb ▲ Opposite of past tense for to confront or come up against retreated fled receded retired withdrew withdrawn fell back fallen back pulled back pulled out “I order you to stand down and retreat, Captain!” Verb ▲ (engage in) Opposite of past tense for to participate or become involved in uninvolved removed withdrew withdrawn “As it was, I spent a good deal of time trying to remove myself whenever the filming took place.” Verb ▲ Opposite of past tense for to pledge or enter into a contract to do something broke brake broken violated breached infracted cancelledUK canceledUS contravened flouted reneged disobeyed disregarded infringed defied ignored “There may be consequences if you break your contract with the company.” Verb ▲ Opposite of past tense for to activate or bring into operation disengaged disconnected detached disunited released unfastened cleared decoupled disentangled disentwined disjoined eased ejected extricated freed loosened removed separated unbound unbounden unclasped uncoupled undid undone unfixed unhitched unhooked unlocked untangled untied unyoked defused unlinked “If the range has an upper oven and fan, disengage the duct connection first.” Find more words! 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Sentences with the word engaged Words that rhyme with engaged What is the adverb for engaged? What is the adjective for engaged? What is the noun for engaged? What is the opposite of engage? Translations for engaged Use our Antonym Finder Nearby Words engaged in engaged in physical activity engagedly engaged one's attention engaged with engage in engage enfranchising enfranchises enfranchisements enfranchisement enfranchised 7-letter Words Starting With e en eng enga engag engage