disengagement

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

noun

Definition

The act of separating or releasing from a situation, responsibility, or involvement.

Example

The disengagement from the project allowed her to focus on her personal life.

Conversation

I've been feeling a bit of disengagement from my work lately.

That sounds tough. Have you thought about taking a break?

Yeah, maybe some time off would help me reset and find my focus again.

Definitely! A little disengagement can be refreshing sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

detachment

separation

withdrawal

Antonyms

engagement

involvement

commitment

Root Explanation

Disengagement → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "engagement" (from Old French *engager*, meaning to pledge or bind). The word describes the act of separating or withdrawing from a commitment or involvement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart, and 'engagement' as a pledge or commitment. This helps you remember that disengagement means to pull away from a commitment.

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