unattached

adjective

un·​at·​tached ˌən-ə-ˈtacht 

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

Synonyms

• unmarried
• single

Examples of unattached in a Sentence

My brother is currently unattached.

everyone was surprised when the unattached woman finally fell in love

Recent Examples on the Web

This time around, though, the members have an appreciation for the freedom an unattached group is afforded. —Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025

Oversized vehicles are any vehicle greater than 27 feet in length or seven feet in height, or any unattached trailer. —Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025

The notion that the ultra-rich are nomads, unattached to place and ready to vanish abroad if offended, reflects the myth of individualism. —Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025

Gently separate the unattached part of each bunny ear and press down on the glue dots. —Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for unattached

• attached
• despatched
• detached
• dispatched
• mismatched
• unlatched
• unmatched
• catched
• hatched
• latched
• matched
• patched

Kids Definition

unattached

adjective

un·​at·​tached ˌən-ə-ˈtacht 

1

: not attached

2

: not married or engaged