unhitched
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʌnˈhɪtʃt/
KK: /ʌnˈhɪtʃt/
adjective
Definition
Not attached or connected; can also refer to someone who is not married or in a relationship.
Example
After the divorce, she felt unhitched and ready to start a new chapter in her life.
Conversation
Are you still enjoying your unhitched lifestyle?
Definitely! It's fun being single and carefree right now.
I can see that, but don't you miss having someone special?
Sometimes, but I'm really loving my unhitched freedom.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
single
free
detached
Antonyms
attached
married
bound
verb
Definition
To detach or remove something that is connected, especially in the context of vehicles or equipment.
Example
He unhitched the trailer from the truck before parking it.
Tense Forms
Past: unhitched
Past Participle: unhitched
Conversation
Did you see that the trailer was unhitched from the truck yesterday?
Yeah, I noticed it right away!
I wonder why they unhitched it like that.
Root Explanation
Unhitched → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "hitched" (from Old English "hycgan", meaning to fasten or tie). The word "unhitched" means to not be fastened or to be released from a tie or connection.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not fastened' ('un-') and 'tied' ('hitched') to remember that 'unhitched' means something that has been released from being tied.
Visually Confused Words
unwitched
unpitched
unhutched
unhatched
unditched
untwitched
unthatched
unswitched