He tries to remain emotionally detached from the prisoners, but fails...
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English dictionary. 2008.
Detached — De*tached , a. Separate; unconnected, or imperfectly connected; as, detached parcels. Extensive and detached empire. Burke. [1913 Webster] {Detached escapement}. See {Escapement}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
detached — detached; un·detached; semi·detached; … English syllables
detached — de‧tached [dɪˈtætʆt] adjective PROPERTY a house or garage that is detached is not joined to another building on any side … Financial and business terms
detached — [adj1] disconnected alone, apart, discrete, disjoined, divided, emancipated, free, isolate, isolated, loose, loosened, removed, separate, severed, unaccompanied, unconnected; concept 490 Ant. attached, combined, connected, coupled, linked, merged … New thesaurus
detached — index alien (unrelated), alone (solitary), apart, autonomous (independent), bipartite, clinical … Law dictionary
detached — aloof, uninterested, disinterested, *indifferent, unconcerned, incurious Analogous words: impartial, dispassionate, objective, unbiased, *fair: altruistic (see CHARITABLE) Antonyms: interested: selfish Contrasted words: *mercenary: concerned (see … New Dictionary of Synonyms
detached — ► ADJECTIVE 1) separate or disconnected. 2) (of a house) not joined to another on either side. 3) aloof and objective. DERIVATIVES detachedly adverb … English terms dictionary
detached — [dē tacht′, ditacht′] adj. 1. not connected; separate 2. not involved by emotion, interests, etc.; aloof; impartial SYN. INDIFFERENT detachedly adv. detachedness n … English World dictionary
detached — de|tached [dıˈtætʃt] adj 1.) not reacting to or becoming involved in something in an emotional way ≠ ↑involved ▪ Try to take a more detached view . detached from ▪ He appeared totally detached from the horrific nature of his crimes. detached… … Dictionary of contemporary English
detached — adjective 1. showing lack of emotional involvement (Freq. 4) adopted a degage pose on the arm of the easy chair J.S.Perelman she may be detached or even unfeeling but at least she s not hypocritically effusive an uninvolved bystander • Syn:… … Useful english dictionary
detached — de|tached [ dı tætʃt ] adjective * 1. ) not feeling involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way: Her face had an expression of detached amusement. detached from: Jimmy felt curiously detached from what was going on. 2. ) a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
