detachment

Meaning

The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.

the state of being separated or emotionally uninvolved

Example Sentences

Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.

She observed the situation with complete detachment.

Example Expressions

sense of detachment

Synonyms

disengagement, objectivity, aloofness, separation

Entry 1

disengagement, objectivity, aloofness

Entry 2

separation, aloofness, objectivity, disengagement

Antonyms

attachment, involvement, engagement, connection

Entry 1

attachment, involvement, engagement

Entry 2

attachment, involvement, connection

Collocations

sense of detachment, emotional detachment, detachment from reality