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- [en-geyjd]
- /ɛnˈgeɪdʒd/
- /ˌʌnɪnˈgeɪʤd /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [en-geyjd]
- /ɛnˈgeɪdʒd/
Definitions of unengaged word
- adjective unengaged busy or occupied; involved: deeply engaged in conversation. 1
- adjective unengaged pledged to be married; betrothed: an engaged couple. 1
- adjective unengaged under engagement; pledged: an engaged contractor. 1
- adjective unengaged entered into conflict with: desperately engaged armies. 1
- adjective unengaged Mechanics. interlocked. (of wheels) in gear with each other. 1
- adjective unengaged Architecture. (of a distinct member) built so as to be truly or seemingly attached in part to the structure before which it stands: an engaged column. 1
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Origin of unengaged
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; engage + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Unengaged
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unengaged popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unengaged usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unengaged
adj unengaged
- at large — You use at large to indicate that you are talking in a general way about most of the people mentioned.
- at leisure — having free time for ease, relaxation, etc
- at liberty — free, unoccupied, or unrestricted
- disengaged — to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten: to disengage a clutch.
- footloose — free to go or travel about; not confined by responsibilities.
Antonyms for unengaged
adj unengaged
- at it — having sex
- at work — If someone is at work they are doing their job or are busy doing a particular activity.
- busy — A busy time is a period of time during which you have a lot of things to do.
- busy as a beaver — (simile) Very busy.
- in force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
adjective unengaged
- comprehending — to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive: He did not comprehend the significance of the ambassador's remark.
- employed — Give work to (someone) and pay them for it.
- enslaved — Simple past tense and past participle of enslave.
- hindered — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- inked — (slang) Having a tattoo or tattoos.
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