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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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The former Antrim Arms hotel has been vacant for more than a decade and the building was in a dilapidated state before the fire.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Framed as a fair contribution from ultrawealthy nonresidents whose luxury properties often sit vacant, the plan aims to generate roughly $500 million per year for the city.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

A third special election in a northern Montreal suburb, also vacant, was too close to call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The financing terms helped the development grow rapidly, albeit inconsistently, with neat modular homes, trailers and abandoned or vacant lots across more than 33,000 acres.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Or even: Hey, you may have noticed, but I’ve got a BFF spot vacant.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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