The Opposite(Antonym) of “disoccupied”
The antonyms of disoccupied are occupied and in use. The antonyms occupied and in use convey a state of being used or taken up, while disoccupied implies the opposite, a state of being unoccupied or not in use.
Explore all Antonyms of “disoccupied”
- occupied
- in use
Definitions and Examples of occupied, in use
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Being used by someone; taken up or filled.
Example
All the seats in the waiting room were occupied, so I had to stand.
Key Differences: occupied vs in use
- 1Occupied refers to something that is being used by someone.
- 2In use refers to something that is currently being utilized for a specific purpose.
Effective Usage of occupied, in use
- 1Real Estate: Use occupied to describe properties that are currently being used or rented.
- 2Office Settings: Use in use to indicate that a particular equipment or space is currently being utilized.
- 3Daily Conversations: Use these antonyms to describe the availability of resources or spaces.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Occupied refers to something being used by someone, while in use refers to something being utilized for a specific purpose. Use these words to describe the availability of resources or spaces in daily conversations, real estate, or office settings.