disengaged

adjective

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

Examples of disengaged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 If leaders are stressed, unapproachable, or disengaged, that energy trickles down to the rest of the team. Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024 Employees who spend too much time in meetings could begin to feel disengaged and frustrated. Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 While grit is important, focusing on it alone often leads to burnout, strained relationships and a disengaged team. Laurie Sudbrink, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disengaged 

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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 4 Nov. 2024.

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