Definition

The condition of being separate or not connected to something; a feeling of emotional distance or disconnection.

Example

His detachedness from the situation made it hard for him to empathize with others.

Conversation

I've been feeling a sense of detachedness lately.

Really? What do you think is causing that?

I guess it's just the stress from work and everything else.

That makes sense; sometimes it helps to talk about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Detachedness → It is formed from "detach" (from Old French *détacher*, meaning to unfasten or separate) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "detachedness" refers to the state of being separated or unconnected.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'detach' which means to separate, and remember that 'detachedness' describes the quality of being separate or unconnected.

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