dangerously-detached
|dan-ger-ous-ly-de-tached|
/ˈdeɪndʒərəsli dɪˈtætʃt/
emotionally disconnected
Etymology
'dangerously-detached' originates from the combination of 'dangerous' and 'detached', where 'dangerous' means 'involving risk or harm' and 'detached' means 'separated or disconnected'.
The term 'dangerously-detached' evolved from the individual meanings of 'dangerous' and 'detached', which have been used in English since the late Middle Ages.
Initially, 'detached' meant 'physically separated', but over time, it evolved to include emotional or mental separation, especially when combined with 'dangerously'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a state of being emotionally or mentally disconnected in a way that poses a risk or threat.
His dangerously-detached demeanor made it difficult for others to trust him.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 15:29