disengaged

adjective

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

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In today's disengaged organizational climate—marked by relentless political, social, and ideological divides—leaders must identify their non-negotiable core principles ahead of crises. Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Still, Democrats won’t have to face many of those disaffected and disengaged voters until 2028. Nate Cohn, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025 Customers who are disengaged or minimally using your solution aren’t thinking about expansion. Ron Carson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Physically Or Emotionally Disengaging From The Team Being unavailable or disengaged, whether physically or emotionally, signals a lack of investment in the team. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disengaged

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Apr. 2025.

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