disconnected

[dis-kuh-nek-tid]

adjective

1. disjointed; broken.

2. not coherent; seemingly irrational.

   a disconnected argument.

   Synonyms: disjointed, incoherent, rambling, confused
   Antonyms: coherent, logical, cogent

disconnected

/ ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪd /

adjective

1. not rationally connected; confused or incoherent

2. not connected or joined

Other Word Forms

• disconnectedly adverb
• disconnectedness noun
• undisconnected adjective
• undisconnectedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of disconnected¹

First recorded in 1775–85; disconnect + -ed ²

Example Sentences

She said that before joining We Explore Earth, she had been completely disconnected from nature.

From Los Angeles Times

Some say calls to the booth are an attempt to create community in a disconnected world.

From Los Angeles Times

"This plan will isolate Jerusalem from its Palestinian surroundings, submerge it in massive settlement blocs" and fragment the West Bank "into disconnected enclaves resembling open-air prisons", the PA's foreign ministry said.

From BBC

Lisa’s storyline this season was so disconnected from the rest — it seemed like she was with the core group only in passing.

From Los Angeles Times

Everyone seems to think they can control their TV narrative, editing themselves along the way to the point where viewers are disconnected from the realism in reality.

From Salon

Related Words

• detached 
• muddled 
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• uncoordinated