Unoccupied

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnˈɒkjəˌpaɪd/

Definitions of unoccupied

adjective describing a place or space that is not being used or lived in

Example Sentences

A1 The chair in the corner is unoccupied.

A2 The unoccupied room had a musty smell.

B1 The unoccupied house was starting to show signs of neglect.

B2 The unoccupied office space was available for rent.

C1 The unoccupied apartment was in need of renovation.

C2 The unoccupied mansion was a stark reminder of the family's wealth.

Examples of unoccupied in a Sentence

formal The unoccupied office space was quickly filled with new employees.

informal There were plenty of unoccupied seats at the movie theater.

slang The party was boring, there were so many unoccupied people just standing around.

figurative Her mind was like an unoccupied room, filled with endless possibilities.

Grammatical Forms of unoccupied

• past tense: unoccupied
• plural: unoccupied
• comparative: more unoccupied
• superlative: most unoccupied
• present tense: unoccupies
• future tense: will be unoccupied
• perfect tense: has been unoccupied
• continuous tense: is unoccupying
• singular: unoccupied
• positive degree: unoccupied
• infinitive: to unoccupy
• gerund: unoccupying
• participle: unoccupied

Origin and Evolution of unoccupied

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unoccupied' originated from the Latin word 'occupare' meaning 'to seize' or 'to take possession of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unoccupied' has evolved to refer to something that is not being used or filled, such as a vacant seat or empty space.