disconnected
adjective
dis·con·nect·ed
ˌdis-kə-ˈnek-təd 
: not connected : separate
disconnectedly
adverb
disconnectedness
noun
Examples of disconnected in a Sentence
The phone lines are all disconnected.
Her biography reads like a series of disconnected stories.
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Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
The strongest retreats integrate spa, fitness, nutrition, assessment, accommodation and mindfulness into a single cohesive program — not a buffet of disconnected offerings.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Being socially disconnected is as awful for a person’s health as smoking up to 15 cigarettes per day, according to the report.
—CNN Money, 6 May 2026
That can limit new voices, reduce competition, and contribute to a system that feels disconnected from everyday people.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
The strongest retreats integrate spa, fitness, nutrition, assessment, accommodation and mindfulness into a single cohesive program — not a buffet of disconnected offerings.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Being socially disconnected is as awful for a person’s health as smoking up to 15 cigarettes per day, according to the report.
—CNN Money, 6 May 2026
That can limit new voices, reduce competition, and contribute to a system that feels disconnected from everyday people.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for disconnected
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“Disconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconnected. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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