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DETACHED Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word detached. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word detached. (close relations)
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aloof
adjectiveadj
adverb

• in an aloof manner

adjective satellite

• remote in manner

disconnected
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply

adjective satellite

• having been divided; having the unity destroyed

• marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

• not plugged in or connected to a power source

• lacking orderly continuity

distant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

• far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship

adjective satellite

• remote in manner

• separate or apart in time

• located far away spatially

indifferent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by a lack of interest

• showing no care or concern in attitude or action

• (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed

• (often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other

• fairly poor to not very good

• having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

• marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another

• characterized by a lack of partiality

• being neither good nor bad

• neither too great nor too little

isolated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not close together in time

• being or feeling set or kept apart from others

• marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements

• cut off or left behind

• under forced isolation especially for health reasons

• remote and separate physically or socially

remote
adjectiveadj
adjective

• far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship

noun

• a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance

adjective satellite

• located far away spatially

• unlikely to occur

• separate or apart in time

• inaccessible and sparsely populated

removed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

• separate or apart in time

separate
verbv
adjective

• independent; not united or joint

noun

• a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

• a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments

adjective satellite

• standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything

• separated according to race, sex, class, or religion

• have the connection undone; having become separate

verb

• act as a barrier between; stand between

• force, take, or pull apart

• mark as different

• separate into parts or portions

• divide into components or constituents

• arrange or order by classes or categories

• make a division or separation

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• go one's own way; move apart

• become separated into pieces or fragments

• treat differently on the basis of sex or race

• move or break apart

• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

unattached
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not associated in an exclusive sexual relationship

adjective satellite

• not fastened together

• (of animals) able to swim about; not attached

unconnected
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not joined or linked together

adjective satellite

• not connected by birth or family

• lacking orderly continuity

uninvolved
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not involved

adjective satellite

• showing lack of emotional involvement

withdrawn
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

• tending to reserve or introspection

disengaged
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

• free or remove obstruction from

• become free

allocate
verbv
verb

• distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose

disengage
verbv
verb

• release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

• free or remove obstruction from

• become free

earmark
verb, nounv, n
noun

• identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal

• a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something

verb

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

unfasten
verbv
verb

• cause to become undone

• become undone or untied

come away
verb

• come to be detached

• leave in a certain condition

come off
verbv
verb

• come to be detached

• happen in a particular manner

• break off (a piece from a whole)

fall off
verbv
verb

• come off

• fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly

• diminish in size or intensity

Best Hypernyms For DETACHED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for detached, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
separate divide aloof disconnect disconnected distinct independent isolated part remote unconnected withdrawn disengaged

Alternatives for ALOOF

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