SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
disengaged
adjective
Not actively involved or mentally and emotionally invested.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Not actively involved
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Usage distinction
Return to topInattentive concerns attention at a moment; disengaged can describe a more sustained lack of investment.
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See disengaged in use
The speaker changed approach when the audience appeared disengaged.
One normally enthusiastic member appeared disengaged, answering messages instead of joining the discussion about the available recordings.
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