Detached

dih-TACHED

/dɪˈtætʃt/

Adjective

Meaning

Detached means separated or not connected to something else, either physically or emotionally.
It can describe an object that stands alone, a person who remains emotionally uninvolved, or an attitude that is neutral and objective.

Examples

The house has a detached garage at the back.
She remained detached during the argument to avoid emotional stress.
The scientist took a detached and objective view of the experiment.
A detached button fell from his shirt.
He appeared detached from the events happening around him.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms	Antonyms
Separate Independent Unconnected Uninvolved Objective Aloof Isolated	Attached Connected Involved Emotional Engaged Linked

Word Forms

Detach (verb)
Detaching (present participle)
Detached (adjective / verb form)
Detachment (noun)

Origin / Etymology

The word detached comes from the French word détacher, meaning to unfasten or loosen. It entered English in the 17th century, originally referring to physical separation and later extending to emotional and mental distance.

Grammar Information

Used mainly as an adjective.
Often followed by from when showing separation (e.g., detached from reality).
Can describe objects, people, emotions, attitudes, or buildings.
Comparable forms: More detached, Most detached

Translations

Hindi: अलग-थलग, अलग किया हुआ
Spanish: separado
French: détaché
German: getrennt
Arabic: منفصل
Chinese (Simplified): 分离的

Idioms & Phrases

Detached house – A house that is not joined to any other building
Emotionally detached – Not emotionally involved or affected
Detached viewpoint – An objective or unbiased perspective