disjointed
Americanadjective
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having the joints or connections separated.
a disjointed fowl.
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a disjointed discourse.
- Synonyms:
- unorganized, chaotic, confused, rambling
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Entomology. disjunct.
adjective
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having no coherence; disconnected
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separated at the joint
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dislocated
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of disjointed
Explanation
Disjointed isn’t when you can bend your thumb all the way backwards — that’s double-jointed. Disjointed means "unorganized" or "disconnected." Disjointed is an adjective that describes something as disconnected, illogical, or just messed up. A disjointed argument is an argument that doesn’t make a lot of sense. The same can be said for a disjointed sentence or a disjointed speech. In a medical sense, disjointed means "dislocated," or “separated at the joint.” When someone gets injured, they may end up with a disjointed shoulder or a disjointed hip.
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Example Sentences
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Disjointed coordination between election authorities and disability advocates has been a persistent problem in Mississippi, especially related to reliable transportation.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2023
Disjointed and tentative against North Carolina's amoebic zone, the Wildcats shot 3 of 14, had four turnovers and didn't score over the final 5:19 of the first quarter.
From Fox News • Mar. 22, 2022
Disjointed supply chains have become a distinguishing feature of the global recovery, affecting each of 45 economies surveyed by Oxford Economics.
From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2021
Disjointed and struggling with double teams in the post, Arizona State had five turnovers in the game’s opening five minutes.
From Washington Times • Dec. 17, 2017
Disjointed pictures flashed one by one through my bewildered mind.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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