Uninvolved: meaning, definitions and examples

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uninvolved

 

[ ˌʌnɪnˈvɒlvd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a situation where one is not directly participating or influencing

Not involved or taking part in something; not connected or associated with something.

Synonyms

detached, impartial, neutral, unattached, unbiased.

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Word Description / Examples
uninvolved

Refers to someone who is not participating in or concerned with something.

  • He remained uninvolved in the office politics
  • She felt uninvolved in the community activities
detached

Describes a person who maintains a distance emotionally or physically, often appearing indifferent.

  • He remained detached during the heated debate
  • Her detached attitude made it difficult to understand her feelings
unattached

Often describes someone who is not committed to a particular group, relationship, or situation.

  • She has been unattached since her last relationship
  • As an unattached journalist, he could explore stories without any organizational bias
neutral

Used when someone does not support or oppose any side in a conflict or competition.

  • Switzerland remained neutral during the war
  • It's best to stay neutral in a quarrel between friends
impartial

Appropriate when someone is making a decision or judgement without bias or favoritism.

  • The judge must be impartial in any court case
  • It's important to find an impartial mediator for the dispute
unbiased

Refers to an individual who is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

  • The news report was unbiased, presenting facts from all perspectives
  • Her unbiased approach made her an excellent scientist

Examples of usage

  • He remained uninvolved in the dispute between his coworkers.
  • She tried to stay uninvolved in the politics of the office.
  • The teacher remained uninvolved in the students' personal affairs.
  • The company policy is to remain uninvolved in employees' personal lives.
  • I prefer to stay uninvolved in drama and conflicts.

Translations

Translations of the word "uninvolved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não envolvido

🇮🇳 असंबद्ध

🇩🇪 unbeteiligt

🇮🇩 tidak terlibat

🇺🇦 не залучений

🇵🇱 niezaangażowany

🇯🇵 関与していない

🇫🇷 non impliqué

🇪🇸 no involucrado

🇹🇷 dahil olmayan

🇰🇷 관여하지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مشارك

🇨🇿 nezapojený

🇸🇰 nezapojený

🇨🇳 未参与

🇸🇮 ne vključen

🇮🇸 óviðkomandi

🇰🇿 қатыспаған

🇬🇪 ჩაურთველი

🇦🇿 daxil olmayan

🇲🇽 no involucrado

Etymology

The word 'uninvolved' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'involved', which comes from the Latin word 'involvere' meaning 'to roll in'. The concept of being uninvolved dates back to ancient times when individuals would choose to not participate in certain activities or events.

See also: involve, involved, involvement, involving, noninvolvement, uninvolvement.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,891, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.