unengaging
|un-en-gag-ing|
B2
/ˌʌnɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
(engage)
commitment or involvement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unengaging' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'engaging' from the verb 'engage', which comes from the Old French 'engagier', meaning 'to pledge'.
Historical Evolution
'engagier' transformed into the Middle English word 'engagen', and eventually became the modern English word 'engage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'engage' meant 'to pledge or bind by a promise', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to attract or hold interest'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not attracting or holding interest or attention.
The lecture was unengaging, and many students lost focus.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45