detachment

Definitions

The state of being objective or aloof; lack of emotional involvement.

The action of separating or the state of being separated.

A group of troops, ships, or aircraft sent on a separate mission.

Examples

He viewed the chaotic situation with a sense of emotional detachment.

The military detachment was sent to the border to maintain order.

Synonyms

aloofness indifference disinterest objectivity separation isolation remoteness

Antonyms

attachment connection involvement engagement closeness partiality bias