detached
Not emotionally invested
Detached describes something separated or disconnected from what it was once part of.
A detached garage stands apart from the house.
A detached retina has pulled away from the eye.
The figurative sense means emotionally uninvolved or objective: She maintained a detached perspective on the family drama.
A detached manner can suggest admirable composure or troubling coldness, depending on context.
Far away or aloof
- coldLow temperature state
- reservedRestrained in manner
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
- remoteDistant or controller
unfriendly · unapproachable · withdrawn · antisocial · haughty · frigid · inaccessible · impersonal
Separated from a source
- severedCut off completely
- unfastenedNot held closed
- looseNot firmly secured
- free-standingNot fixed to anything
disengaged · removed · uncoupled · disjointed · unconnected · independent · freestanding · isolated
Not attached to anything
- single-familyFor one household only
- standaloneComplete without attachments
- independentFree from external control
- privateRestricted to certain parties
self-contained · suburban · residential · villa · bungalow · cottage · property · dwelling
Set apart, private
- remoteDistant or controller
- solitaryExisting alone, apart
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- sequesteredRemoved from contact
cloistered · reclusive · hermitic · cut-off · insulated · separated · removed · apart
Purpose or goal
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- neutralNot favoring any side
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
- fairImpartial and unbiased
evenhanded · nonpartisan · judicious · unprejudiced · balanced · fair-minded · open-minded · equitable
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
- emotionlessLacking any sentiment
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
- numbLacking physical sensation
impassive · phlegmatic · stolid · imperturbable · unmoved · unresponsive · cool · calm
Lacking interest or concern
- apatheticWithout feeling or concern
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- uninterestedLacking curiosity or concern
blasé · insouciant · incurious · uncaring · disengaged · unmoved · unbothered · lackadaisical
distant
Far away or aloof
- coldLow temperature state
- reservedRestrained in manner
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
remote · unfriendly · unapproachable · withdrawn · antisocial · haughty · frigid · inaccessible · impersonal · cool
disconnected
Separated from a source
- severedCut off completely
- unfastenedNot held closed
- looseNot firmly secured
free-standing · disengaged · removed · uncoupled · disjointed · unconnected · independent · freestanding · isolated · split-off
freestanding
Not attached to anything
- single-familyFor one household only
- standaloneComplete without attachments
- independentFree from external control
private · self-contained · suburban · residential · villa · bungalow · cottage · property · dwelling
secluded
Set apart, private
sequestered · cloistered · reclusive · hermitic · cut-off · insulated · separated · removed · apart · segregated
objective
Purpose or goal
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- neutralNot favoring any side
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
fair · evenhanded · nonpartisan · judicious · unprejudiced · balanced · fair-minded · open-minded · equitable · reasoned
stoic
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
- emotionlessLacking any sentiment
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
numb · impassive · phlegmatic · stolid · imperturbable · unmoved · unresponsive · cool · calm · composed
indifferent
Lacking interest or concern
- apatheticWithout feeling or concern
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
uninterested · blasé · insouciant · incurious · uncaring · disengaged · unmoved · unbothered · lackadaisical · casual
- out of touchdisconnected, oblivious, unaware, clueless, aloof
- UK Propertyfreehold, leasehold, estate agent, council house, terraced house
- dwellingshouse, home, apartment, cabin, cottage
- attitudespositive, negative, ambition, apathy, curiosity
- broken apartapart, asunder, broken, broken up, fragmented
- commitment levelscommitted, dedicated, devoted, loyal, faithful
detachedinvolved
Participating or complicated
engaged · invested · compassionate · caring · sympathetic
detachedbiased
Unfairly favoring one side
partial · prejudiced · partisan · invested · subjective
- emotional detachmentWithdrawal from feelings
- detached garageVehicle shelter apart from home
- detached houseResidence sharing no walls
- detached homeResidence unconnected to neighbors
- detached retinaEye layer separation
- detached housingDwelling standing alone
detach, detachment, detachable, detaches, detaching, detachably, detachability, semi-detached