disengagement

Definitions

The action or process of withdrawing from involvement in a particular activity, situation, or group.

The state of being emotionally detached or not mentally focused on a task or environment.

The act of releasing or detaching something from a connected position.

Examples

The soldier's sudden disengagement from the front lines surprised his commanding officer.

A growing sense of political disengagement among young voters has become a major concern for the party.

Synonyms

withdrawal detachment separation aloofness disconnection indifference isolation

Antonyms

engagement involvement participation connection attachment immersion commitment