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Detached - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Detached means separated or disconnected, either physically or emotionally. It can describe a person who remains aloof or uninvolved, or an object that is not attached to something else.

detached

/dɪˈtætʃt/ /dɪˈtætʃt/

Definition:

Separate or disconnected, emotionally uninvolved or impartial.

Synonyms:

disconnected, separated, aloof, indifferent

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

attached, connected, involved

Common Collocations:

detached house, detached attitude, detached retina

Derivatives:

detachment, detaching

Usage Tips:

Use "detached" to describe physical separation or emotional distance; avoid confusion with "attached."

Common Phrases:

detached observer, stand detached from, emotionally detached

Etymology:

From Old French "destachier," meaning to unfasten or separate; related to Latin "dis-" (apart) and "tangere" (to touch).

Examples:

  • 1. The house has a detached garage in the backyard.
  • 2. She remained emotionally detached during the argument.
  • 3. The surgeon successfully reattached the detached retina.
  • 4. His detached manner made him seem cold and distant.

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