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DETACHED

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Detached.

How to pronounce detached:

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Detached - as an adjective

Used of buildings; standing apart from others

Example: "Detached houses"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
attached14

Detached - as an adjective satellite

Showing lack of emotional involvement

Example: "Adopted a degage pose on the arm of the easy chair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
degage9uninvolved17

Being or feeling set or kept apart from others

Example: "She felt detached from the group"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
isolated9separated12set-apart

No longer connected or joined

Example: "A detached part"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
separated12

Lacking affection or warm feeling

Example: "An uncaring person"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unaffectionate22uncaring11

Not fixed in position

Example: "The detached shutter fell on him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free7

Detached - as a verb

To take apart from; to take off.

Example: "To detach the tag from a newly purchased garment"

To separate for a special object or use.

Example: "To detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment"

To come off something.

Example: "Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm."

Example Sentences

"He had a detached attitude towards his job."
"The house had a detached garage."
"She seemed detached from the conversation."
"The detached report provided an objective analysis of the situation."
"The detective had a detached demeanor as he investigated the crime scene."
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Word Game Points

Is DETACHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detached is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETACHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is DETACHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detached is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETACHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DETACHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detached is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETACHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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