unattached — not fastened to or connected with something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not fastened to or connected with something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnəˈtætʃt/
Example Sentences
- My friend is proudly unattached and says dating apps are like shopping for humans.
- The unattached garage door kept flying open every time a truck passed by.
- She enjoys being unattached - no one complains when she eats ice cream for breakfast.
unattached
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnəˈtætʃt/]
not fastened to or connected with something
Cable not connected to anything
Unattached and unmatched, feeling detached
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word combines the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') with 'attach', which derives from Old French 'atachier', meaning 'to fasten or tie to a stake'. The suffix '-ed' marks it as a past participle adjective, creating the sense of 'not fastened or connected'.
Breakdown
un- (not) + attach (from Old French atachier, to fasten) + -ed (past participle suffix forming an adjective).
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📝Examples
“My friend is proudly unattached and says dating apps are like shopping for humans.”
“The unattached garage door kept flying open every time a truck passed by.”
“She enjoys being unattached - no one complains when she eats ice cream for breakfast.”
“The professor worked as an unattached researcher, free from institutional constraints.”
“Being unattached means I can watch romantic comedies and throw popcorn at the screen without judgment.”
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