disengaged

adjective

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

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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 The constant pressure to perform can lead to burnout, leaving you feeling disengaged or even stuck. Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 The long-term consequences of ignoring curiosity include a culture of complacency, where employees feel disengaged and hesitant to voice ideas that could lead to breakthrough innovations. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Your employees seem disengaged or frustrated due to a lack of autonomy. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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