Dormant and Engaged

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Dormant adjective - Being in a state of suspended consciousness.

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Engaged is an antonym for dormant.

Nearby Word: dormancy

Engaged adjective - Involved in often constant activity.

Usage example: I'm engaged right now, so call back some other time

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Dormant is an antonym for engaged.

Nearby Words: engagement, engaging, engagingly

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Engaged and Dormant. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dormant/engaged

Dormant & Engaged. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dormant/engaged>.

Engaged or Dormant. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dormant/engaged.

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