Synonyms and Antonyms of detachment
1
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
- the judge showed commendable detachment when deciding the controversial case
disinterest, disinterestedness, equity, evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality, justice, neutralism, neutrality, nonpartisanship, objectiveness, objectivity
chauvinism, nepotism
subjectiveness, subjectivity
bent, inclination, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency
preconception, prejudgment
2
a small military unit with a special task or function
- the general sent a detachment ahead to scout the enemy's position
commando, firing squad, outpost, paratroops, patrol, picket, rear guard, sentry, watch
battalion, command, company, corps, division, platoon, regiment, squad, squadron, troop, wing
3
the absence of emotional involvement
- his detachment allowed him a clearer perspective on the child custody case
equitability, equitableness, fairness
disinterest, disinterestedness, impartiality, nonpartisanship, objectivity, unbiasedness
balance, rationality, rationalness, reasonability, reasonableness
calm, calmness, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude, repose, restfulness, sereneness, serenity, tranquillity (or tranquility), tranquilness
reserve, undemonstrativeness, unresponsiveness
apathy, indifference
