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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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“When you’re Nolan Ryan, and you’re not busy pitching yourself into dramatic ninth innings, across game-changing divides, past generational records, sometimes a moment arrives just because you’re scheduled to play that day,” Mr. Brown writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

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

Tips and Creed make therapy visits at hospitals and elsewhere when not busy with dog shows, agility, obedience and other canine sports.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023

And that's better than people realizing that you not busy at all.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

not busy

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