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
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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
Kenneth doesn’t mind that he’s essentially friendless and disconnected.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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
By day 14 he "crashed" and felt "disconnected" from the outside world.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
His body and mind felt oddly disconnected now, his limbs working without conscious instruction, as if he were passenger, not driver, in the body he was about to leave.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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