Definitions of detached:

  • adjective:   being or feeling set or kept apart from others
    Example: "She felt detached from the group"
  • adjective:   used of buildings; standing apart from others
    Example: "Detached houses"
  • adjective:   no longer connected or joined
    Example: "A detached part"
  • adjective:   not fixed in position
    Example: "The detached shutter fell on him"
  • adjective:   showing lack of emotional involvement
    Example: "She may be detached or even unfeeling but at least she's not hypocritically effusive"