5
non-engagement
4
non-involvement
3
avoidance(noun, entertainment, relaxation, diversion, evasion)
3
neutrality
2
abstaining(noun, abstinence, renouncement, abstention, refraining)
2
abstention
2
inaction(inactivity, inactiveness)
2
inactivity
2
isolation
2
passive resistance(noun, expression, restraint, retreat, evasion)
2
passiveness(inactivity, inactiveness)
2
passivity(inactivity, inactiveness)
1
absention(noun, restraint, retreat, entertainment, diversion)
1
abstinence(noun, renouncement, continence, refraining)
1
circumvention(noun, restraint, retreat, entertainment, diversion)
1
contemplation
1
contemplative life
1
delay(noun, restraint, retreat, entertainment, diversion)
1
departure(noun, restraint, retreat, entertainment, diversion)
1
disinterest(noun, inactivity, inactiveness)
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