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unoccupied
Unoccupied (adjective) means not lived in or rented out. Example: “The landlord struggled to find tenants, and the flat stayed unoccupied for months.”
adjective
1
Not lived in or rented out.
"The landlord struggled to find tenants, and the flat stayed unoccupied for months."
2
Not currently being used; empty or available.
"She grabbed the only unoccupied seat left in the waiting room."
3
Not engaged in any activity; idle.
"With the kids at camp, his afternoons were suddenly unoccupied."
How to use unoccupied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEmpty, vacant, or with nothing going on — whether it's a house, a seat, or someone's free time.
Common pairings
unoccupied house
unoccupied seat
remain unoccupied
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unoccupied
- Superlative
- most unoccupied
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The landlord struggled to find tenants, and the flat stayed _____ for months.
Etymology
From un- + occupied.
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What does “unoccupied” mean?
The word “unoccupied” means not lived in or rented out. In plain terms, empty, vacant, or with nothing going on — whether it's a house, a seat, or someone's free time.
How do you use “unoccupied” in a sentence?
Here is “unoccupied” used in a sentence: “The landlord struggled to find tenants, and the flat stayed unoccupied for months.”
What part of speech is “unoccupied”?
“Unoccupied” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unoccupied” have?
“Unoccupied” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not lived in or rented out.
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