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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Front-month futures are actually quite disconnected from the physical barrels—both in timing and physical reality, Dave Ernsberger, president of S&P Global Energy, said on the sidelines of the CERAWeek conference last month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
“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
Some retailers — including Walmart — became concerned that the process disconnected them from their own customers rather than keeping the retailer-consumer relationship in their own hands.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 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
When Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai erupted in January 2022, the island nation of Tonga was largely disconnected from the rest of the world.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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