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vacant

[vey-kuhnt] / ˈveɪ kənt /
ADJECTIVE
empty; unoccupied
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bare deserted idle unemployed unfilled uninhabited unused
WEAK
abandoned available clear devoid disengaged free not in use stark tenantless to let unengaged unlived in untaken untenanted void without contents
Antonyms
STRONGEST
busy employed full populated used
WEAK
aware cognizant comprehending occupied overflowing
ADJECTIVE
absent-minded; expressionless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
idle
WEAK
abstracted blank daydreaming deadpan dreaming dreamy empty-headed foolish inane incurious inexpressive silly stupid thoughtless unexpressive unintelligent unthinking vacuous vapid witless
Antonyms
WEAK
aware cognizant comprehending full occupied overflowing

Example Sentences

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Earlier, Cameron became a two-weight world champion with a unanimous decision win over Michaela Kotaskova to claim the vacant WBO light-middleweight world title.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The couple, who moved from Portland, Ore., are among a growing number of foreigners buying up Japan’s akiya, translated as empty or vacant homes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

In the south east of England, 38% of posts were vacant, with 30% vacant in the North West.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Windows on vacant buildings were scratched by vandals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

I move away from the road, toward the chain link fence that surrounds a vacant lot.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty