Detached Definition & Meaning
detached
- adjective
- showing lack of emotional involvement; "adopted a degage pose on the arm of the easy chair"- J.S.Perelman; "she may be detached or even unfeeling but at least she's not hypocritically effusive"; "an uninvolved bystander"
- being or feeling set or kept apart from others; "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"
- no longer connected or joined; "a detached part"; "on one side of the island was a hugh rock, almost detached"; "the separated spacecraft will return to their home bases"
- used of buildings; standing apart from others; "detached houses"; "a detached garage"
- lacking affection or warm feeling; "an uncaring person"
- not fixed in position; "the detached shutter fell on him"; "he pulled his arm free and ran"
"Detached" in song lyrics
See how detached is used in real songs:
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"I don't bury the hatch, I'm very detached"
Aceyalone — Alive -
"Violators, get they wig detached"
Big Pokey f/ Kawleegz — Automatic -
"Try and play Pioneer and get your face detached"
Cool Nutz f/ Bleek — Hate Mail
Words that rhyme with detached
Usage tips for "detached"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "detached" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for detached to find words that pair well.