non-involvement

non-involvement — noun

1. a state in which someone does not take part and does not feel closely connected

1.名詞C1
釋義

a state in which someone does not take part and does not feel closely connected to what is happening.

例句

Nila's non-involvement in the family argument kept her out of later blame.

non-involvement in + dispute

Police confirmed Leo's non-involvement in the office scam.

pattern: confirm someone's non-involvement

同義詞
  • detachment

    stresses emotional distance more strongly than simple lack of participation

  • nonparticipation

    focuses on not joining an activity, often in formal or official contexts

  • neutrality

    emphasizes not taking sides rather than not being connected at all

反義詞
  • involvement

    the direct opposite, meaning active connection or participation

  • participation

    focuses on actually taking part in an activity or event

  • engagement

    often suggests active interest and willing participation

文法句型

non-involvement in + dispute / crime / decision

claim non-involvement

voter non-involvement

用法筆記

Usually followed by 'in' when you name the situation. It often appears in legal, political, and relationship contexts to stress that someone stayed outside an event or kept emotional distance from it.

常見錯誤

Her non-involvement of the deal was obvious.
Her non-involvement in the deal was obvious.
💡This noun normally takes 'in', not 'of'.