disjointed

adjective

dis·​joint·​ed (ˌ)dis-ˈjȯin-təd 

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

Synonyms of disjointed

• confusing
• inconsistent
• frustrating
• confused
• incoherent
• bizarre
• disconnected
• unconnected
• absurd

Examples of disjointed in a Sentence

a disjointed harangue about a hodgepodge of things that are supposedly wrong with our society

Recent Examples on the Web

Rapid organic and acquisition-driven growth had expanded its workforce while leaving the business with disconnected systems and a disjointed employee experience. — Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Wandering through a strip mall while completing AI training modules for his job, Ricky hears a recording of another human describing the same sort of disjointed thinking. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 July 2026

The challenge is finding the pieces that add character without making the room feel cluttered or disjointed. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

France’s disjointed press only created more openings for Spain to play through, with Rodri and Fabian Ruiz controlling the game from midfield. — Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for disjointed

• anointed
• appointed
• pinpointed
• disappointed
• reappointed
• jointed
• pointed

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