detached
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Nor should a survivor’s demeanor—including appearing detached, emotionless, or uncertain—automatically be interpreted as evidence of deception.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
Elsewhere on the grounds is a separate gym overlooking the swimming pool, as well as a detached guesthouse that can double as an office or creative space.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Users say it can make them feel dream-like and detached, chilled and relaxed.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Other Nebraskans said they felt a bit detached from the entire war issue.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
I have always identified most strongly with Nick Carraway, the keen observer and narrator, a man both detached from and immersed in the events of the book.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
Vocabulary lists containing detached
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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"A Noiseless Patient Spider" by Walt Whitman
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