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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"Steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions," the military said, adding it "regrets any harm caused to uninvolved individuals".
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
Mobilizers focus on activating previously uninvolved portions of the electorate and bringing them to the polls; persuaders on changing the minds of regular voters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
I suspect that the detector would flag the most uninvolved “Write this for me” slop but not the text that involves a lot of human molding.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
But on the nights of 7 and 8 January, she said, it was impossible to remain uninvolved.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
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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