Definition of unattachednext
1
2
as in single
not physically attached to another unit preferred an unattached house to a townhome

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unattached Three personnel are seen lifting De Freitas and shifting her over the edge of the bridge to a narrow landing, as a rope lies on the ground, seemingly unattached to her. Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 The 20-year-old is fully committed to football, but largely unattached to his mobile device. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026 Registration ranges from $505 to $1,100 per competitive team, with free agent lists for unattached players and teams looking for players, and individual rates for classes and solo activities. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2026 Gently separate the unattached part of each bunny ear and press down on the glue dots. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unattached
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unattached
Adjective
  • Some of that decline went to people living alone; some went to unmarried couples, who are still a party of two on a booking page.
    Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Many women died in childbirth, and their relatives—often unmarried women—would step in to take care of the family.
    Eva Blanco Medina, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • At the peak of the outbreak, before the recall, more than 1,000 infections were reported in a single day.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Olson had another one, a single off Nick Martinez on Thursday.
    Jesús Cano, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The regulations list possibilities including guest houses, caretaker residences, cabanas, gyms, libraries, pool houses, boat houses and detached garages.
    Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The former Feyenoord boss stood accused of being too detached from the local fanbase.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • At the separate meetings with Hun Sen and Hun Manet, Min Aung Hlaing emphasized that Myanmar was working to strengthen cooperation within ASEAN, MRTV said.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Engine-builder Aerojet Rocketdyne, now split into separate companies, submitted an unsolicited offer to buy ULA for $2 billion in 2015.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Unattached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattached. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster