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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But for the Barclays team equities are looking increasingly disconnected from fundamentals, oblivious to the signals that the oil and bond markets are sending.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
However, because they are disconnected from any external reality, such structures have no grounding and are inherently dangerous.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
He also reaches millions of people who are otherwise disconnected from Democratic messaging.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
American readers might jettison their habit of seeing history as disconnected events rather than a single flow.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
On one visit to New York City, where Woolner’s mother lives in the winter, Woolner lost her debit card and felt anxious about being disconnected, even briefly, from her money.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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