unengaged
/ˌʌnɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
adjective
- Not busy or occupied; free to do something else.
- The technician remained unengaged until the next customer arrived.
- During the meeting, he sat unengaged, staring out the window.
- She was unengaged for the afternoon, so she decided to read a book.
- Not involved in a romantic relationship; not engaged to be married.
- The dating app profile clearly stated she was unengaged and looking for friendship.
- He remained unengaged throughout his twenties, focusing on his career.
- After the breakup, she was happily unengaged for several years.
- Not connected or meshed, as in mechanical parts.
- The gears were unengaged, so the engine spun freely.
- With the parking brake unengaged, the car rolled down the hill.
- Make sure the clutch is unengaged before shifting gears.