1. not involved or interested; emotionally detached
2. separated or disconnected from something
Usage: technical

Examples

• The students seemed disengaged during the lecture.
• She felt disengaged from her work after the promotion was denied.
• The disengaged parent rarely attended school events.
• The gear became disengaged from the motor.
• He appeared disengaged from the conversation.
• The clutch was disengaged when the car rolled backward.
• Many voters feel disengaged from the political process.