- 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
Derived Forms
Etymology
Origin of disconnected
First recorded in 1775–85; disconnect + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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"We want to make sure Australia doesn't become like other countries, where people have this sense they are disconnected from our economy and disregarded from our society," Chalmers said on Monday.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
It’s also more common to work a job that is disconnected from your undergraduate major.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
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
She suggested that using a reality TV star who is not a parent or doesn't have "lived or professional experience supporting children with SEND, feels completely disconnected from the reality families face every single day".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
She walks beside her father with her cane telescoped in one fist, her other hand on his rucksack, everything disconnected from logic, as in nightmares.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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