detached
/dɪˈtæt͡ʃt/adjective
Not emotionally involved; calm and distant, keeping your feelings apart from a situation.
Example sentences
- “She listened with a detached expression, giving nothing away.”
- “Doctors must stay somewhat detached to make clear decisions.”
- “After the breakup, he seemed detached from everything around him.”
Neutral or even positive for professionals ('a detached observer') but negative for friends or family. In real estate, a detached house shares no walls with another building.