adj

disengaged

dih-sihn-GAYJD

Disengaged (adj) means not involved or connected; detached, whether physically or emotionally. Example: “He seemed disengaged during the whole meeting.”

adj

Not involved or connected; detached, whether physically or emotionally.

"He seemed disengaged during the whole meeting."

How to use disengaged

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot paying attention or not connected to what's happening around you.

Word forms

more disengaged comparative, most disengaged superlative

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Etymology

From disengage + -ed.

Rhymes for disengaged

aged waged caged paged staged damaged engaged enraged bandaged packaged envisaged undamaged

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Frequently asked questions

What does “disengaged” mean?

The word “disengaged” means not involved or connected; detached, whether physically or emotionally. In plain terms, not paying attention or not connected to what's happening around you.

How do you pronounce “disengaged”?

“Disengaged” is pronounced dih-sihn-GAYJD (/dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ in IPA).

How do you use “disengaged” in a sentence?

Here is “disengaged” used in a sentence: “He seemed disengaged during the whole meeting.”

What part of speech is “disengaged”?

“Disengaged” is an adjective.