detachedness

noun

Definition of detachednessnext
as in aloofness

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  1. aloofness
  2. composure
  3. distance
Noun
  • Who better than Alain Delon — dashing and with a hint of growing aloofness — to represent a man of such multitudes?
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
  • Taking the reins from Glenn Close, who originated the role on Broadway, Scherzinger brings an almost alien quality to Norma, whose strange poise and aloofness masks much deeper, repressed trauma.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of aloofness
Noun
  • Additionally, temporal control techniques like pausing before responding or speaking at a moderate pace can demonstrate thoughtfulness and composure.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The rest of the performance continued without significant problems — aside from a few iffy notes, Loomis maintained her confidence and composure for the remainder of the song.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of composure
Noun
  • Because of Jupiter’s distance from Earth, the probe won’t arrive until April 2030.
    Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
  • It’s often called Planet X or Planet Nine. Objects in the Kuiper Belt are hard to see and study because of their distance from the sun.
    Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of distance
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