disconnected

adjective

dis·​con·​nect·​ed ˌdis-kə-ˈnek-təd 

: not connected : separate

also : incoherent

a disconnected narrative

disconnectedly adverb

disconnectedness noun

Synonyms

• confusing
• confused
• frustrating
• unconnected
• inconsistent
• disjointed
• bizarre
• incoherent

Examples of disconnected in a Sentence

The phone lines are all disconnected.

Her biography reads like a series of disconnected stories.

Recent Examples on the Web

In other words, the same generation that national surveys describe as disconnected is thriving in workplaces where ownership gives them a voice and a vested interest in success. —Stephanie Silverman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025

Authorities were initially called to the home in response to a disconnected 911 call, but upon arrival, discovered the injured and unresponsive student. —Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025

And one completely disconnected from the male gaze. —Mikelle Street, Them., 24 Oct. 2025

In June 2025, Stellantis began investigating 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles that underwent the recall remedy and later experienced a disconnected transmission shift cable issue. —Saleen Martin, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disconnected

• disaffected
• disinfected
• interjected
• intersected
• misdirected
• preselected
• recollected
• reconnected
• redirected
• reelected
• resurrected
• unaffected

Kids Definition

disconnected

adjective

dis·​con·​nect·​ed

1

: not connected : separate

2

: impossible to understand : incoherent sense 2

a disconnected speech

disconnectedly adverb

disconnectedness noun