- past tense form of disconnect.
- past participle of disconnect.
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
Etymology
Origin of disconnected
First recorded in 1775–85; disconnect + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Although McCreary says that “Ekleipsis” is not disconnected from that universe, it is not strictly tied to a narrative.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
When this was realised, the automated blue-flag system was disconnected and the FIA relied on marshals showing blue flags or pressing the buttons that operate the blue-light panels trackside.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
“They’ve got the benefit of our technology, which obviously comes from the United States, but by running it in a disconnected way.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The findings, published in ACS Nano on July 16, 2026, suggest that collagen begins losing its precise molecular organization before its fibers become thinner, fragmented, or disconnected.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
Like most private telephones ours had been disconnected early in the occupation.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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