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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As demand grows for more powerful and dependable laser technologies, the model may help scientists predict complex laser behaviors more efficiently without relying on multiple disconnected simulations.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
The number on which he called us has since been disconnected.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
A phone number for the dairy online is disconnected.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
But for the Barclays team equities are looking increasingly disconnected from fundamentals, oblivious to the signals that the oil and bond markets are sending.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
The words were like disconnected threads in Ekon’s mind that he couldn’t tie together.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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