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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The boy suffered cardiac arrest when he was being transferred on the anaesthesiologist's shoulder, disconnected from the ventilator, she told local TVC television channel.
From Barron's
In the real world, Dr Cooper says that the same behaviours can leave us isolated, anxious and disconnected.
From BBC
Modern social media is increasingly disconnected from the electorate.
People affected by these conditions may feel disconnected from their own bodies or experience a weakened sense of self.
From Science Daily
Ms Zia said at the time that the government was "disconnected" with its people and with its actions had "confined the whole country".
From BBC
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