Definition Synonyms
Definition of detachment - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
disconnectionthe state of being disconnected or apart
- His detachment from the group was noticeable.
2.
militaryTECH. group of soldiers sent on special missionTECH.
- A detachment was sent to the front lines.
3.
indifferencelack of emotional involvement or interest
- She maintained a detachment from the drama.
4.
impartialityabsence of bias or personal interest
- The judge's detachment ensured a fair trial.
5.
separationthe act of separating something from another
- The detachment of the trailer was quick.
6.
policeTECH. UK branch office of a police forceTECH. UK
- The detachment handled local cases.
Expressions with detachment
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deliberate facade of emotional distance
His mask of detachment made him seem unapproachable.
impression of not caring or being emotionally distant
She spoke with an air of detachment.
medical condition where retina separates from the eye's back
He was diagnosed with retinal detachment and needed surgery.
small military unit providing technical support and repairs
The light-aid detachment quickly repaired the damaged vehicles.
Origin of detachment
Latin, de (from) + attach (to fasten)
Terms with detachment included in their meaning
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removal
indicating removal or detachment
detachment
come off in flakes or strips
detachment
become detached or not fixed tightly
detachment
remove quickly by pulling
physical objects
attach something again after detachment
emotional detachment
emotionally distant or detached
detachment
feeling detached from others or surroundings
emotional detachment
with little emotional involvement
emotional detachment
avoid emotional involvement in a situation
detachment
emotionless and detached attitude
detachment
stop being overly attached to someone
psychology
sense of detachment from reality
gaze
distant gaze showing emotional detachment or indifference
emotion
attitude suggesting detachment or unconcern
detachment
quality of lacking personal connection or emotion
detachment
not giving love to others
emotion
with a sense of detachment
separation
with a degree of separation or detachment
detachment
no emotional investment in a situation
detachment
effect causing emotional detachment or critical distance
theater
theatrical technique creating critical audience detachment
detachment
stay uninvolved or detached from a situation
impartiality
objectivity and emotional detachment
detachment
remove oneself socially or emotionally
Examples of detachment in a sentence
Her emotional detachment was concerning to her friends. The detachment returned after completing the mission. A detachment was assigned to guard the base. His detachment made the criticism easier to deliver. She spoke about the dispute with surprising detachment. Her detachment allowed her to mediate the dispute effectively.
He maintained detachment while reviewing the controversial case. Careful detachment of the cable prevented further damage. The detachment of the label left sticky residue. The detachment was responsible for rural patrols. A new detachment was established in the growing suburb.
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- French:déconnexion, détachement, ...
- German:Distanziertheit, Abteilung, ...
- Italian:distacco, distaccamento, ...
- Spanish:desconexión, destacamento, ...
- Portuguese:desapego, destacamento, ...
- Chinese:脱离, 分遣队, ...
- Japanese:孤立, 分遣隊, ...
- Arabic:انفصال, مَفْرَزَة, ...
- Hebrew:נִיתּוּק, פְּלוּגָה, ...
- Russian:отстраненность, отряд, ...
- Ukrainian:відокремленість, загін, ...
- Hindi:अलगाव, दस्ता, ...
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