What does unoccupied mean?
Unoccupied means (of a house etc) Not inhabited, especially by a tenant.
Unoccupied
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(of a house etc) Not inhabited, especially by a tenant.
Definitions by Sense
- (of a house etc) Not inhabited, especially by a tenant
- Not being used; vacant or free
- Not employed on a task; idle
- (of territory) Not occupied by foreign troops etc
Example Sentences
Construction of the world’s tallest unoccupied skyscraper may resume as early as next week, almost 10 years after work ground to a halt, according to Chinese state media.
Synonyms for unoccupied
Antonyms for unoccupied
Related Words
Word Forms
- more unoccupied
- most unoccupied
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unoccupied?
Common synonyms include untenanted, vacant, beingless, desert.
What is the opposite of unoccupied?
Possible antonyms include occupied.
How do you use unoccupied in a sentence?
Construction of the world’s tallest unoccupied skyscraper may resume as early as next week, almost 10 years after work ground to a halt, according to Chinese state media.
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