nonengagement

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

KK: /nɑnɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

noun

Definition

The state of not participating or being involved in something.

Example

The team's nonengagement in the project led to its failure.

Conversation

Have you noticed any nonengagement in our group lately?

Yeah, it feels like some people just aren't participating anymore.

I think that nonengagement is making it harder for everyone to connect.

Definitely, we should try to encourage everyone to join in more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disengagement

detachment

aloofness

Antonyms

involvement

engagement

participation

Root Explanation

Nonengagement → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "engagement" (from Old French *engager*, meaning to pledge or bind). The word "nonengagement" means the state of not being pledged or bound to something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'engagement' as a pledge or commitment — so nonengagement means not being committed.

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