detached
detached
detached - Dictionary definition and meaning for word detached
Definition
(adj) showing lack of emotional involvement
Definition
(adj) being or feeling set or kept apart from others
Definition
(adj) no longer connected or joined
Definition
(adj) used of buildings; standing apart from others
Definition
(adj) lacking affection or warm feeling
Definition
(adj) not fixed in position
(adj) showing lack of emotional involvement
Synonyms :
degage
,
uninvolved
Example Sentence
- adopted a degage pose on the arm of the easy chair
- she may be detached or even unfeeling but at least she's not hypocritically effusive
- an uninvolved bystander
Definition
(adj) being or feeling set or kept apart from others
Example Sentence
- she felt detached from the group
- could not remain the isolated figure he had been
- thought of herself as alone and separated from the others
- had a set-apart feeling
Definition
(adj) no longer connected or joined
Synonyms :
separated
Example Sentence
- a detached part
- on one side of the island was a hugh rock, almost detached
- the separated spacecraft will return to their home bases
Definition
(adj) used of buildings; standing apart from others
Example Sentence
- detached houses
- a detached garage
Definition
(adj) lacking affection or warm feeling
Synonyms :
unaffectionate
,
uncaring
Example Sentence
- an uncaring person
Definition
(adj) not fixed in position
Synonyms :
free
Example Sentence
- the detached shutter fell on him
- he pulled his arm free and ran
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for detached
DE (removed or cut off) + ATTACHED (emotionally involved)...if you cut yourself off an emotional involvement, you detach yourself from the relationship.
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by pushpa_edit
by pushpa_edit
we have heard detachment.means having no attachment hence emotionless.
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by gdabli
by gdabli