nonparticipating

Not taking part

Nonparticipating describes someone or something that does not take part in an activity, program, or agreement.

In insurance, a nonparticipating policy doesn't pay dividends to the policyholder.

In finance, nonparticipating preferred stock doesn't share in profits beyond its fixed dividend.

Nonparticipating members won't be eligible for the discount.

disengaged

uninvolved

Not taking part

withdrawn · disengaged · abstaining · sitting out · opting out · sidelined · benched · excluded · exempt · excused

observer

bystander

One who observes nearby

observer · watcher · witness · non-member

indifferent

apathetic

Without feeling or concern

aloof · unresponsive · unmotivated · uninterested · lukewarm · half-hearted · nonchalant · blasé · uncaring · cool

neutral

impartial

Showing no preference

unattached · nonaligned · independent · unbiased · objective · non-partisan · fence-sitting · undeclared

Opposites
active engagement/involvement

nonparticipatingparticipating

Taking an active role

active · engaged · involved · taking part · joining in

inclusion in benefits/programs

nonparticipatingparticipating

Taking an active role

enrolled · profit-sharing · vested · covered · included

activity level

nonparticipatingactive

In operation now

participating · doing · acting · performing · working

Family

nonparticipation

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