DETACHED - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
Example: she felt detached from the group; could not remain the isolated figure he had been"- Sherwood Anderson; thought of herself as alone and separated from the others; had a set-apart feeling
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective
no longer connected or joined
Example: a detached part; on one side of the island was a hugh rock, almost detached; the separated spacecraft will return to their home bases
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Adjective
used of buildings; standing apart from others
Example: detached houses; a detached garage
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Adjective
lacking affection or warm feeling
Example: an uncaring person
Meaning 5
Part of speech: Adjective
not fixed in position
Example: the detached shutter fell on him; he pulled his arm free and ran
Synonyms
Separated, Detached, Set-apart, Free, Come off