uninvolved

/ˌʌnɪnˈvɒlvd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnɪnˈvɑːlvd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-in-ˈvälvd -ˈvȯlvd also -ˈvävd or -ˈvȯvd/ (ame, mw)

uninvolved — adjective

  • uninvolvedpositive
  • more uninvolvedcomparative
  • most uninvolvedsuperlative

1. not participating in or connected to a particular activity, event, or situation,

1.形容詞B2
釋義

not participating in or connected to a particular activity, event, or situation, especially by choice

例句

Anjali decided to remain uninvolved in the office dispute between her two colleagues.

collocation: remain uninvolved in [situation]

The referee must stay uninvolved in any team discussions during the match.

collocation: stay uninvolved in [context]

同義詞
  • detached

    implies emotional distance more than lack of participation

  • neutral

    emphasises not taking sides, often in a disagreement

  • non-participating

    more formal and literal

反義詞

文法句型

uninvolved + in + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently used with remain, stay, or keep to suggest a deliberate choice not to join in. The typical preposition is in.

常見錯誤

❌She was uninvolved with the project from the start.
✅She was uninvolved in the project from the start.
💡use 'in' rather than 'with' after uninvolved.

2. showing a lack of interest or emotional concern in what one is doing or experien

2.形容詞B2
釋義

showing a lack of interest or emotional concern in what one is doing or experiencing

例句

Camila wore an uninvolved expression throughout the lecture, staring blankly at the window.

attributive use: uninvolved expression

Yan listened with an uninvolved gaze, clearly thinking about something else entirely.

同義詞
  • indifferent

    stronger, implies a clear lack of care

  • disengaged

    suggests having mentally withdrawn from a situation

反義詞
  • engaged

    implies active interest and attention

  • attentive

    emphasises paying close attention

文法句型

uninvolved + noun (expression / attitude / gaze)

用法筆記

Describes a person's attitude or manner, not their physical presence. Someone can be physically present yet completely uninvolved in this sense.

常見錯誤

❌He was uninvolved in the movie' (if meaning he didn't like it).
✅He watched the movie with an uninvolved attitude.
💡uninvolved describes the manner, not a passive experience.