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

• 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

Recent analysis by InSight Crime found that the gang's leadership has weakened and become more disjointed in recent years. —Dan Gooding jason Lemon john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025

That can be done singularly or collectively, but a singular approach would be more costly and disjointed. —Gary Roughead, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025

Legacy systems and disjointed identity management processes often require layers of tools, complex integrations and heavy manual oversight—all of which quietly erode budgets. —Leslie Milne, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Now retired, Haygood recalls meeting Anya Maddox, 23, who had had a disjointed upbringing in New Orleans and was mostly estranged from her family. —Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025

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