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detached

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of detached

1 having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others

a detached observer at company parties, taking it all in and saying very little

Synonyms of detached

aloof, antisocial, asocial, buttoned-up, cold, cold-eyed, cool, distant, dry, frosty, offish, remote, standoff, standoffish, unbending, unclubbable, unsociable

Words Related to detached

indrawn, introverted, nongregarious, recessive, reclusive, reserved, unsocial, withdrawn

apathetic, hard, indifferent, unconcerned

clinical, dispassionate, impersonal, professional

disinterested, incurious, uninterested

reticent, silent, taciturn, uncommunicative

diffident, shy, timid

cliquey, cliquish, clubbish

Near Antonyms of detached

boon, clubbable (also clubable), clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, outgoing

communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative

affable, folksy, genial, gracious, hospitable

agreeable, amiable, congenial, kindly, neighborly

Antonyms of detached

cordial, friendly, sociable, social, warm

2 not physically attached to another unit

a detached garage on the side of the house

Synonyms of detached

disconnected, discrete, free, freestanding, separate, single, unattached, unconnected

Words Related to detached

independent, self-contained

individual, private

Near Antonyms of detached

Antonyms of detached

attached, connected, joined, linked

Synonym Discussion of detached

indifferent, unconcerned, incurious, aloof, detached, disinterested mean not showing or feeling interest. indifferent implies neutrality of attitude from lack of inclination, preference, or prejudice.

- indifferent to the dictates of fashion

unconcerned suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles.

- unconcerned about the homeless

incurious implies an inability to take a normal interest due to dullness of mind or to self-centeredness.

- incurious about the world

aloof suggests a cool reserve arising from a sense of superiority or disdain for inferiors or from shyness.

- aloof from his coworkers

detached implies an objective attitude achieved through absence of prejudice or selfishness.

- observed family gatherings with detached amusement

disinterested implies a circumstantial freedom from concern for personal or especially financial advantage that enables one to judge or advise without bias.

- judged by a panel of disinterested observers

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