adjective
unoccupied
adjective
1
Not lived in or rented out.
"The landlord struggled to find tenants, and the flat stayed unoccupied for months."
2
Not currently being used; empty or available.
"She grabbed the only unoccupied seat left in the waiting room."
3
Not engaged in any activity; idle.
"With the kids at camp, his afternoons were suddenly unoccupied."
How to Use Unoccupied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEmpty, vacant, or with nothing going on — whether it's a house, a seat, or someone's free time.
Common pairings
unoccupied house
unoccupied seat
remain unoccupied
Word Forms
more unoccupied comparative, most unoccupied superlative
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Etymology
From un- + occupied.