Definitions
- Describing a house or building that is not connected to any other buildings. - Referring to a person who is emotionally distant or uninvolved in a situation. - Talking about an object or item that is separate from a larger group or system.
- Describing a place that is far away from other places and difficult to reach. - Referring to a person who is alone and has no contact with others. - Talking about a situation or event that is unique and not part of a larger pattern.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of being separate from others.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical or emotional distance.
- 3Both words can have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Physical vs emotional: Detached usually refers to physical separation, while isolated can refer to both physical and emotional separation.
- 2Extent: Isolated implies a greater degree of separation than detached.
- 3Location: Detached often refers to a specific type of building, while isolated can refer to any place or situation that is far away or difficult to reach.
- 4Connotation: Detached can have a neutral or even positive connotation, while isolated usually has a negative connotation.
- 5Cause: Detached can be a deliberate choice, while isolated often implies a lack of choice or control over the situation.
Remember this!
Detached and isolated are synonyms that describe a state of being separate from others. However, detached usually refers to physical separation, while isolated can refer to both physical and emotional separation. Additionally, isolated implies a greater degree of separation than detached, and isolated usually has a negative connotation.
