Disassociated

/ˌdɪsəˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

No longer connected or associated with; having been separated or broken off from something.

Etymology

Past tense of disassociate, derived from dis- + associate (Latin associare). This form has been in use since the 1600s in English.

Kelly Says

When someone says they're 'disassociated from a group,' they're making a public statement that they no longer want to be identified with that group—it's a powerful way to reject a former identity or belief system.

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