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disengaged

/dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ adjective C2
  1. Not engaged; at leisure; free from occupation or attachment; unconnected; detached.
  2. Not (socially) engaged; available, free. (dated)
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Marilla disengaged Anne’s clinging hands stonily.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 100 · C1
Then taking the disengaged arm of Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 58 · B2
Darcy’s further notice: though often standing within a very short distance of her, quite disengaged, he never came near enough to speak.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 118 · B2
In Darcy’s presence she dared not mention Wickham’s name: but Elizabeth instantly comprehended that he was uppermost in her thoughts; and the various recollections connected with him gave her a moment’s distress; but, exerting herself vigorously to repel the ill-natured attack, she presently answered the question in a tolerably disengaged tone.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 303 · B2

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