Detached — synonyms, detached antonyms, definition

1. detached (a)

abstracted alone aloof apart apathetic arrogant callous charming cold composed cool debonair disconnected disengaged disinterested dispassionate distant distinct divided equitable • • •

2. detached (Adjective)

degage free out on a limb set-apart unaffectionate uncaring attached

detached (Adjective) — Showing lack of emotional involvement. ex. "she may be detached or even unfeeling but at least she's not hypocritically effusive"

detached (Adjective) — Being or feeling set or kept apart from others. ex. "she felt detached from the group"

detached (Adjective) — No longer connected or joined. ex. "a detached part" ex. "on one side of the island was a hugh rock, almost detached"

detached (Adjective) — (architecture) used of buildings; standing apart from others. ex. "detached houses" ex. "a detached garage"

detached (Adjective) — Lacking affection or warm feeling.

detached (Adjective) — Not fixed in position. ex. "the detached shutter fell on him"

3. detached (Verb)

came away came off attached

detached (Verb) — Cause to become detached or separated; take off. ex. "detach the skin from the chicken before you eat it"

detached (Verb) — (military) separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment. ex. "detach a regiment"

detached (Verb) — Come to be detached. ex. "His retina detached and he had to be rushed into surgery"

disconnected divided parted separated blew off broke broke off chopped off cut off fell off lopped off snapped off unbound unhooked unsoldered