disengaged

adjective

dis·​en·​gaged ˌdis-in-ˈgājd How to pronounce disengaged (audio)
: detached sense 2
a disengaged observer

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When this happens, employers are concerned that candidates with extensive qualifications may quickly become disengaged and restless, feeling constrained by limited responsibilities, and may actively pursue more challenging opportunities or negotiate for higher compensation. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 The two politicians have been making last-ditch efforts to appeal to disengaged voters by holding large, attention-grabbing events like the controversial rally Trump held on Sunday evening rally at Madison Square Garden and Harris’ speech on Tuesday night at the Ellipse. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 Feeling disengaged from work, therefore has ripple effects across society overall, where people generally feel more unhappy and more isolated in their lives. Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 Nevertheless, managers often don’t fully understand what leads people to become disengaged at work—or to quit entirely. Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disengaged 

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disengaged was in 1651

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“Disengaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disengaged. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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