unattached

CEFRB2

/ˌʌnəˈtæt͡ʃt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not connected, fastened, or committed to someone.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not connected with or belonging to a group or organization.

Examples

  • She prefers to remain unattached and focus on her career.

  • She remained unattached for several years after the long relationship.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Not married and not involved in a romantic relationship.

  2. Not attached or joined; disconnected.

  3. Not seized for debt.

More examples

In context

  • The unattached cable was swinging dangerously in the high wind.

  • Take the unattached end of the rope in one hand.

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Origin

adjective

From un- + attached.