detachment

noun
UK: /dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/
US: /dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/

  1. The state of being separate or not involved; a lack of emotional involvement.

    1. His detachment from the group was obvious to everyone.
    2. Her detachment allowed her to see the situation more objectively without personal bias.

  2. A group of soldiers or ships that are sent away from the main group for a special task.

    1. A small detachment was sent to secure the bridge.
    2. The naval detachment patrolled the coastline, ensuring the safety of maritime borders.

Synonyms

aloofness separation indifference disinterest squad unit

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "detachment" in English means: The state of being separate or not involved; a lack of emotional involvement., A group of soldiers or ships that are sent away from the main group for a special task..

The phonetic transcription of "detachment" is /dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/ in British English and /dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "detachment": aloofness, separation, indifference, disinterest, squad, unit.

Example usage of "detachment": "His detachment from the group was obvious to everyone.". More examples on the page.