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disengaged

  • past participle
    of disengage.
    disengage
    verb (used with object)
    to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten.
  • past tense form
    of disengage.
    disengage
    verb (used with object)
    to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten.
  • a word derived from disengage.
    disengage
    verb (used with object)
    to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten.

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It concludes that the true challenge for Newsom is not just securing the nomination, but mobilizing disaffected and disengaged voters who may otherwise sit out another election.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

Mayra Goulart, political science professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, told AFP the main challenge for Lula and Flavio will be to reach "disengaged voters" who are highly likely to abstain.

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

Another accuses Sir Tony of ignoring what voters actually want their politicians to deliver, adding: "This is why so many people are angry and disengaged."

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

It’s remarkable — and discouraging — how many people are disengaged from their own financial lives.

From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026

“Mrs. Gilbert does not mean to dance, but there is a young lady disengaged whom I should be very glad to see dancing—Miss Smith.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen