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detached
adjective as in disconnected
adjective as in aloof, disinterested; neutral
Example Sentences
This is comedy based on a cold humor, detached, euphemistic, devoid of any generosity.
Even more, these discussions often seem detached from real-world experience.
Soon, Egan begins to unravel—haunted by the high body counts, the civilian casualties, and the bizarre, detached nature of it all.
People are locked in texting, or whatever it is on their screens, and detached from their physical surroundings.
It also stems from the fact that Congress seems utterly detached from the rest of the nation, or even the planet.
She stabbed him, noting the effect upon him with a detached interest that seemed indifferent to his pain.
With each division, in addition to the divisional staff, there were officers detached from the headquarters staff.
Only at moments was he aware of this—a kind of higher Self, detached from shifting moods, looked on calmly and took note.
Ten paces along Bond Street he encountered a small, stooping figure which became detached from the shadows of a shop door.
To add further to his difficulties, d'Erlon's corps was detached from his command without his knowledge.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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