unbusy
4.5
Not being used and ready for someone to use
- adjective
- /ʌnˈbɪzi/
:
desocupado
- After finishing all her tasks, she finally felt unbusy enough to relax and read a book.
Examples
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On Saturdays, I aim to keep my schedule unbusy so I can enjoy some time outdoors.
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With the project completed, the team members were unbusy and could participate in team-building activities.
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Look, I've been busy, but this is your chance to make me unbusy.
Synonyms
idle
vsunbusy
57
2.8
Not working or being used
emphasizes readiness for use rather than simple lack of work
unused
vsunbusy
26
1.0
A thing like a room or machine that is not active now
stresses simple availability rather than inactivity alone
inactive
vsunbusy
11
2.5
Not being used or working now
highlights availability for use rather than mere nonoperation
unoccupied
vsunbusy
7
3.4
Empty and not used by anyone
focuses more on being available for use rather than emptiness
unengaged
vsunbusy
1
4.4
Not busy and able to help with other tasks
is about availability rather than freedom from commitment
1
5.6
Not used and left empty
suggests general availability rather than being underused
untenanted
vsunbusy
1
8.1
Not rented or lived in and empty
uses general availability, not the specific tenancy situation
unworked
vsunbusy
4.2
Left unused and idle, like time, land, or machines
is broader, applying to any available or idle item
nonactive
vsunbusy
3.7
Is not working or taking part now
is about being free for use instead of merely nonfunctioning
nonworking
vsunbusy
3.9
Not operating or being used
focuses on being idle and ready rather than on malfunction
Antonyms
How Available
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unbusy comes from un- 'not' plus busy 'in use or working', like in unseen. So unbusy means 'not occupied' or free and available for use.