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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For nearly three months, businesses have been disconnected from clients and suppliers.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
“They want to come across as disconnected to it, not committed to it.”
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Next she disconnected the wiring between the electromagnetic shield and the detector, and found the wiring plan in a drawer of the filing cabinet and set light to it.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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