What is the opposite of being occupied?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of busy and engaged in work or activity Opposite of being inhabited or populated by someone or a group of people Opposite of subjugated under the control of a foreign military presence Opposite of containing the maximum possible amount of that which can fit in the space available Opposite of busy or involving much activity Opposite of being regularly preoccupied Opposite of busy or occupied with business, work, or other activities Opposite of in a state of being entertained (available) Opposite of not currently available for use (of facilities or services) Opposite of not currently available for use Opposite of being intent or focused on a goal or objective Opposite of deeply immersed in thought or an activity Verb (of a place or position) Opposite of to have occupied Opposite of to have involved or engaged in deeply Opposite of past tense for to hold or engage the attention of Opposite of past tense for to inhabit or reside in a place, dwelling or building Opposite of past tense for to take control or possession of something or a place … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of busy and engaged in work or activity idle inactive unbusy unemployed unoccupied uninhabited not busy indifferent inattentive disinterested absent absentminded uninterested unfocussed unfocused distracted unabsorbed inobservant abstracted unconcerned uncaring detached apathetic bored lazy dispassionate nonchalant disenthralled negligent disengaged neglectful trivial incurious existing uncurious passionless neutral impartial blasé phlegmatic ignorant unengaged aloof uninvolved slack careless reticent lackadaisical lax indolent lethargic disenchanted impassive heedless diffuse scattered sidetracked diverted casual vacant loitering soft unstable flexible undecided unfixed indefinite unenthusiastic weak loafing unobservant otiose unmindful do-nothing undiscerning unnoticing unheeding unwatchful unperceiving unthinking unobserving nonabsorbed ignoring oblivious more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of being inhabited or populated by someone or a group of people empty vacant deserted free tenantless untenanted uninhabited unoccupied unpopulated available forsaken desolate abandoned unused unengaged disengaged bare unfilled blank void hollow free to use barren unfrequented disused vacated evacuated untaken depopulated unlived in not occupied to let isolated unpeopled unsettled not inhabited Adjective ▲ Opposite of subjugated under the control of a foreign military presence liberated Adjective ▲ Opposite of containing the maximum possible amount of that which can fit in the space available empty bankrupt bare barren blank depleted destitute emptied hollow unfilled vacant unsubstantial uninhabited bereft scant unoccupied devoid clear paltry void “I now have an empty bank balance after splurging on a new car.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of busy or involving much activity inactive unbusy idle disengaged inert static unoccupied stationary motionless immobile unmoving still vacant passive lifeless unemployed unreceptive uninvolved latent unresponsive impassive resigned listless slack lackadaisical stagnant languishing phlegmatic vegetative languid sedentary slothful languorous weary tired unambitious dormant leaden spiritless inanimate deskbound vapid unenergetic dead limp torpid sluggish slow lazy unimaginative dull stupid unworking abeyant meek ignorant quiescent weak indolent extinct half-hearted lethargic cowardly irresolute afraid more ❯ “We walked in and observed inactive workers sitting around and chatting with each other.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of being regularly preoccupied free idle available inactive unoccupied not tied down unfettered unrestricted unemployed dormant inert quiescent “He's quite easy to get ahold of because he's usually free.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of busy or occupied with business, work, or other activities available accessible free ready at hand on hand unengaged unoccupied disengaged off contactable relaxing inactive unbusy uninvolved unemployed off work not tied down having a break off duty not tied up not busy not engaged not occupied not working “The doctor is available and will see you now.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of in a state of being entertained annoyed bored depressed disinterested unoccupied neglected ignored spurned irritated Adjective ▲ (available) Opposite of not currently available for use available clear empty free unfilled vacant accessible acquirable getatable gettable obtainable procurable usable useable attainable “There should be plenty of available seats given that the movie has been out for a while now.” Adjective ▲ (of facilities or services) Opposite of not currently available for use available accessible free open unoccupied reachable ready unrestricted unused handy operative unengaged untaken vacant exploitable useable “You should give him a call now while his line is available.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of being intent or focused on a goal or objective hesitant “They were frustrated by the frequent losses at war with Celobongo and were then hesitant to continue without support.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of deeply immersed in thought or an activity attentive alert aware cognizant conscious vigilant focussedUK focusedUS perceptive watchful heedful mindful observant sentient conscientious regardful sharp tuned in on one's toes paying attention “He remained alert and was fully aware of his surroundings.” Verb ▲ (of a place or position) Opposite of to have occupied forfeited gave up relinquished surrendered yielded yold forwent abandoned ceded sacrificed lost withwent “We reluctantly forfeited our prime, first-row seats at the concert because we had another urgent matter to attend to.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have involved or engaged in deeply ignored disregarded neglected overlooked misheeded paid no attention to paid no heed to took no notice of tuned out dispensed with unheeded unminded “He ignored the music as it was not really his thing.” Verb ▲ Opposite of past tense for to hold or engage the attention of angered bored bore dried ejected forgot forgat forgotten idled ignored refused rejected surrendered tired upset yielded yold yolden not used Verb ▲ Opposite of past tense for to inhabit or reside in a place, dwelling or building abandoned departed deserted evacuated quit quitted vacated cancelledUK canceledUS excluded went gone moved neglected released let go Verb ▲ Opposite of past tense for to take control or possession of something or a place left retreated withdrew withdrawn liberated lost gave up given up Find more words! 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What is the opposite of occupy? Translations for occupied Use our Antonym Finder Nearby Words be in good order be in good spirits being patient being perceptive being performed being present being nonsensical being mindful of being mature being kind being irresponsible being irreconcilable 8-letter Words Starting With o oc occ occu occup occupi occupie