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.”
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Not involved or connected; detached, whether physically or emotionally.
"He seemed disengaged during the whole meeting."
How to use disengaged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot paying attention or not connected to what's happening around you.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more disengaged
- Superlative
- most disengaged
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Etymology
Formed from disengage and -ed.
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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.
