disengaged

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

"They just don't want to leave, they're very isolated, and they're totally disengaged."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

But they are facing threats from all sides: A vengeful president; a distracted and disengaged audience used to endless scrolling and pop-pop-pops of entertainment; the creeping unreality of A.I.

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

She was more conscious than ever of the rhythm of the blood in her veins, but she felt oddly disengaged from her breath.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo