Detachedness

/dɪˈtætʃɪdnəs/ noun

Definition

The state or quality of being emotionally separate, uninvolved, or indifferent.

Etymology

From detached + -ness suffix (state or condition). Standard noun formation.

Kelly Says

Psychologists study detachedness as a coping mechanism—sometimes people emotionally distance themselves to protect against pain, but too much can prevent real connection.

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