Engrossed and Idle

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Engrossed adjective - Having the mind fixed on something.

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Idle is an antonym for engrossed in preoccupied topic.

Nearby Words: engrossment, engrossing

Idle adjective - Not being in a state of use, activity, or employment.

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Engrossed is an antonym for idle.

Nearby Words: idled, idleness, idler, idling, idly

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Idle and Engrossed. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/engrossed/idle

Engrossed & Idle. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/engrossed/idle>.

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