Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
detachment
noun
/dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/
Definition
The state of being separate or disconnected from something.
Examples
- His emotional detachment made it difficult for him to form close relationships.
- There was a sense of detachment in her voice as she spoke about the incident.
- Many soldiers experience detachment during wartime to cope with their surroundings.
Meaning
Detachment refers to a feeling of being emotionally or physically separated from a person, situation, or thought.
Synonyms
- Separation
- Disengagement
- Disconnection
- Alienation
