Disengaged Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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disengaged

[ˌdɪs.ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

feeling or showing no interest or involvement

Not engaged or occupied; showing a lack of interest or involvement in something. Synonyms include indifferent, uninterested, apathetic, detached.

Examples of usage

  • She appeared disengaged during the meeting, not contributing to the discussion.
  • His disengaged attitude towards the project was evident in his lack of enthusiasm.
  • The disengaged look on her face suggested she was not paying attention.

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Origin of 'disengaged'

The word 'disengaged' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'do the opposite of' and the word 'engaged' meaning 'busy' or 'involved'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century in English literature, describing a state of being unoccupied or not involved in a particular activity. Over time, 'disengaged' has evolved to also encompass a lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something.


See also: disengage, disengageable, disengagement, engage, engaged, engagement, engager, engaging, engagingly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,846, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.