disconnected
Americanadjective
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not coherent; seemingly irrational.
a disconnected argument.
- Synonyms:
- disjointed, incoherent, rambling, confused
adjective
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not rationally connected; confused or incoherent
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not connected or joined
Other Word Forms
- disconnectedly adverb
- disconnectedness noun
- undisconnected adjective
- undisconnectedly adverb
Etymology
Origin of disconnected
First recorded in 1775–85; disconnect + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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“Positioning in equities is starkly disconnected from earnings growth, in line with an imminent drop, especially for MCG and tech and financials.”
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
“I mean, what is the purpose that they serve, other than speaking to other completely disconnected supposedly highbrow people that live in congested urban areas?”
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
The San Francisco resident said his college courses felt disconnected from new workforce realities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
Back then, England had been hammered in Australia and were disconnected from their supporters.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
He flung himself down on the bank, flopped over on his back, legs and arms outstretched, and spluttered some disconnected words.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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