Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

detachedness

noun

/dɪˈtætʃd.nəs/

Definition

The state of being emotionally or physically separated from something or someone.

Examples

Her detachedness during the meeting made her seem uninterested in the discussion.
He often struggled with his feelings of detachedness from his family.
The artist’s works convey a sense of emotional detachedness, prompting viewers to reflect on their own connections to the pieces.

Meaning

Detachedness refers to a feeling of distance or a lack of emotional involvement with an object, person, or situation. It can derive from a conscious choice to remain uninvolved or an unintentional disconnection from one’s feelings.