What does disengaged mean?
Disengaged means simple past and past participle of disengage.
Disengaged
/dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of disengage.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of disengage
- Not engaged; at leisure; free from occupation or attachment; unconnected; detached.
- (dated) Not (socially) engaged; available, free.
Example Sentences
“Calm yourself, dear Arthur,” she said, in her low rich voice, and sniffled sweetly and gravely upon him. Then, with her disengaged hand, she put the hair lightly off his throbbing forehead.
These perused, the Major took out his pocket-book to see on what days he was disengaged, and which of these many hospitable calls he could afford to accept or decline.
‘You must come and dine with us some night. Tuesday? Are you disengaged Tuesday?’
Synonyms for disengaged
Antonyms for disengaged
Related Words
Word Forms
- more disengaged
- most disengaged
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do you use disengaged in a sentence?
“Calm yourself, dear Arthur,” she said, in her low rich voice, and sniffled sweetly and gravely upon him. Then, with her disengaged hand, she put the hair lightly off his throbbing forehead.
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