detained
/dɪˈteɪnd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Delayed or held back; kept from proceeding.
Adjective
Examples
The detained train finally arrived hours late.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Held in custody or confinement.
Adjective
Examples
He remained detained pending trial.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “detained” mean?
Delayed or held back; kept from proceeding.
Is “detained” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.