- past participle of disconnect.
- past tense form 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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Their population would be scattered in disconnected pockets, which reduces chances of breeding between groups and increases their risks of long-term decline or local extinction, which is already a threat, the study says.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Over the past few months, the performance of the premier U.S. equity index has grown increasingly disconnected from that of the average U.S.-traded stock.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
While that notion may be true for some, it’s not universal, and Iñárritu’s haughty assumption only reflects how disconnected “Digger” is from the very reality it presumes to understand well enough to satirize.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
Haymon said her experience as a candidate has revealed that many people feel disconnected from the justice system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Lidia has disconnected; she’s already out of sight.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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