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unattached


un·at·tached

adj \ˌən-ə-ˈtacht\

Definition of UNATTACHED

1
a : not assigned or committed (as to a particular task, organization, or person); especially : not married or engaged b : not seized as security for a legal judgment
2
: not joined or united <unattached buildings>

Examples of UNATTACHED

  1. My brother is currently unattached.
  2. <everyone was surprised when the unattached woman finally fell in love>

First Known Use of UNATTACHED

1796

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