disjointed

1 of 2

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

disjointed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of disjoint entry 2

Synonyms of disjointed

Adjective

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

Examples of disjointed in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Separated into two areas, the first is the mellow bar (for pre and post-spa cocktails, mocktails, and detox juices) and four quirky pink manicure pods that look like disjointed train carriages. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

Bodies are by turns ethereal and disjointed, glazed and bloodied. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

After a disjointed 26-14 loss to the Cardinals, Mike McDaniel and Justin Herbert say the Chargers offense must fix their problems on offense to beat the Raiders on Sunday. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Yoro and Heaven were flanked by the more experienced Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot, but their presence did little to bring calm to a defence that looked disjointed and nervous. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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