uninvolved
Britishadjective
Explanation
Use the adjective uninvolved to describe someone who is emotionally distant or detached. If you are working with children, you may try to remain emotionally uninvolved, but kids have a way of worming into your heart when you least expect it. Uninvolved also simply means "not involved," "not affected," or "not associated with." There are so many interesting after-school activities that you need not remain uninvolved; there really is something for every taste. You can join a sports team or marching band, art club or Future Farmers of America, or even math club or drama.
Example Sentences
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The survey finding that a third of students are uninvolved doesn’t indicate a lack of interest or motivation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
An IDF statement relating to that day said they fired at "suspicious individuals" west of the Yellow Line, adding that the incident remained under review and that it "regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals".
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
A Skelly review officer, who is a neutral party uninvolved in the investigation, will then decide whether to uphold the discipline, reduce its severity or recommend further investigation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025
“Although the person’s mood may have an infectious quality for the uninvolved observer,” it noted, “it is recognized as a distinct change from the usual self by those who know the person well.”
From Slate • Sep. 29, 2024
It was a relatively uninvolved lone-wolf type of operation, and one in which I could make money immediately.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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