disjointed

adjective

dis·​joint·​ed (ˌ)dis-ˈjȯin-təd How to pronounce disjointed (audio)
1
a
: being thrown out of orderly function
a disjointed society
b
: lacking coherence or orderly sequence
an incomplete and disjointed history
2
: separated at or as if at the joint
disjointedly adverb
disjointedness noun

Examples of disjointed in a Sentence

a disjointed harangue about a hodgepodge of things that are supposedly wrong with our society
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Approaching Legal Structure In A Disjointed Way One of the foundational mistakes that startups make is to rely on law, tax and financial experts in a disjointed manner, which causes many gaps and holes in the overall legal structure itself. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 But as soon as his divorced family enters the picture — first his mother alone, and then his estranged father with his second wife and step-siblings in tow — his film becomes disjointed and adrift. Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 20 May 2025 The protectionist defenses of them are so disjointed and incoherent that the reasons for their appeal are challenging to discern. Joseph Palange, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025 This integrated approach reduces errors due to disjointed, human-dependent processes and decreases fees associated with international currency transactions. Benjamin Avraham, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disjointed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of disjointed was circa 1586

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“Disjointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disjointed. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

disjointed

adjective
dis·​joint·​ed
1
: separated at or as if at the joint
2
: not clear and orderly : incoherent
disjointed conversation
disjointedly adverb
disjointedness noun

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