1. in a manner that is emotionally distant, objective, or uninvolved
She spoke detachedly about the accident, as if it had not affected her.
Ela falou desapaixonadamente sobre o acidente, como se não tivesse a afetado.
2. in a way that is separate or disconnected from something else
The witness observed the events detachedly from across the street.
A testemunha observou os eventos de forma desconectada do outro lado da rua.