detached (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈtætʃt/

Definition

Separate or disconnected, either physically or emotionally.

Examples

• The artist maintained a detached perspective, observing the scene without personal involvement.

• She felt detached from her emotions after the difficult experience, unable to feel joy or sadness.

• The detached garage stood a short distance from the main house.

How to Use detached

detached from (prepositional phrase)

Separate or disconnected from something. — "He felt completely detached from the conversation."

Synonyms of detached

Words with a similar meaning to detached:

• separate
• aloof
• impartial
• unbiased
• dispassionate

Antonyms of detached

Words with the opposite meaning to detached:

• attached
• involved
• biased

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