detached
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5.5
- adjective
- /dɪˈtæʧt/
- Through this contemplation, one becomes a detached observer of one's own activity.
- a detached observer
- a detached spectator
- a detached perspective
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Watch on YouTubeSo it's created sort of parents that are detached from their parental instincts.
- So it's created sort of parents that are detached from their parental instincts.
- I have good lack of anxiety because I am detached from the work stress.
- So they're not even doing their job, but they are so detached from most of America.
- And so he's also somewhat has to be somewhat emotionally detached and and calloused.
- For starters, she's not a detached mind like Descartes was.
- You are so illogical in that situation, so unbelievably detached from what's actually happening.
- I, I think it, it put things in more perspective and, and I feel so detached from that person.
- someone shouldn't always be detached because otherwise you aren't enjoying anything
- You can come across more cold, more detached, more rough.
- I'm like really awake to so much but completely detached from yes.
- But again, they're just, they're very detached at that point.
- And Paul says why so Robert now notice tones of concern but detached above involvement.
- It's a, it's a term you don't enjoy being detached.
- They are, so to speak, detached.
Examples
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When did you become so detached?
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Lately, though, something seems peculiar about Samantha; she seems detached and distracted.
Academic text (2011) -
I am successful because I am detached from my success.
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One can become quite detached from reality when one's famous.
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And Linda seemed kind of detached from the whole thing.
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At times like this, Anna had to force herself to stay emotionally detached and professional.
Fiction book (1998) -
Indifferent and emotionally detached from reality.
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I've become so detached from my feelings I'm not sure I can feel anymore.
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He's a sullen, detached man with very few friends.
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He tried to remain detached during the discussion to avoid making biased decisions.
Synonyms
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4.9
Not friendly or warm, behaving in a quiet, cold way
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6.7
No longer close or warm to someone you used to know well
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4.4
Not interested or showing no strong feeling about something
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6.3
Not friendly and distant, not joining in with other people
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6.8
Feeling alone and not part of a group or society
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4.8
Someone who is quiet and prefers to be alone instead of being with others
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4.2
Not showing concern for other people's feelings or needs
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6.5
Not showing emotion or personal involvement
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4.4
Not showing strong feelings
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7.1
Not showing any feeling on the face or in the voice
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4.7
Not involved or interested in something and not paying attention
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7.6
Not showing strong feeling when judging something
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6.5
Not showing love or warm feelings to others
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4.4
Not showing emotion about what happens
Does not feel or show care for other people
Calm and relaxed, showing little worry or strong feeling
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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6.3
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Etymology
Detached comes from de- 'off' and attach 'join', and 'attach' can mean an emotional connection. So detached describes a person who is 'not joined' emotionally and shows little feeling.