English · Emotions & Feelings
detachment
/dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/
[/dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/]
emotional distance
Advancednoun
Definition
A state of being emotionally distant or not personally involved.
Example
The therapist listened with calm detachment, never letting her own feelings cloud the session.
The therapist listened with calm detachment, never letting her own feelings cloud the session.
Etymology
From French 'détachement', from 'détacher' (to unfasten).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes deliberate emotional distance or objectivity.