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nonattached

/ˌnɑːn.əˈtætʃt/
non · at · tached

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• adjective

1

Free from emotional, material, or worldly cravings and dependencies, especially as a philosophical or spiritual ideal.

Example

"Through years of mindfulness practice, the monk cultivated a calm, nonattached attitude toward both praise and criticism."


2

Not physically fastened, joined, or connected to another structure or surface; not affiliated with a specific group or organization.

Example

"The architectural plans include a nonattached garage located twenty feet behind the main residence."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'unattached' is the standard term for being unmarried or unaffiliated with an organization, 'nonattached' is typically reserved for philosophical, spiritual, or technical contexts to denote deliberate freedom from worldly cravings or physical fastening.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonattached. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonattached
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