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not busy

ADJECTIVE
slack
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lackadaisical lax lethargic permissive sluggish stagnant
STRONG
delinquent derelict dull idle quiet slow
WEAK
asleep on the job behindhand careless dilatory disregardful dormant easygoing faineant fainéant inactive inattentive indolent inert neglectful quiescent regardless remiss slothful slow-moving tardy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
active energetic lively strict
STRONG
busy careful intelligent quick smart
WEAK
alert disciplined rigid stiff taut tight

Example Sentences

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Manager Philippe Clement has been adamant in recent times that he is not "busy" with what Celtic or anyone else is doing, only "busy" with Rangers.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2024

Now, he said "it's not busy at all, no one is buying."

From Reuters • Aug. 25, 2023

When we were not busy with the film’s Oscar campaign, we would make day trips to take the children to visit the popular spots of Los Angeles.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2022

Today, when I’m not busy producing music, I teach proven principles of nonviolent civil resistance to people around the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2022

When Nat was not busy with checking on the book, he did have time to enjoy his friends in Salem.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham