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

The piece is also one that can feel disjointed. —David John Chávez, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026

Miami, meanwhile, had little trouble doing so against a disjointed Boston defense. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026

Multiple trim types visible at once can create a disjointed aesthetic that looks pieced-together rather than custom. —Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026

Nearing the midpoint of a thus-far disjointed and disillusioning season, the trajectory of the Kansas men’s basketball team had been flat and its identity enigmatic — mirroring the curious case of would-be freshman megastar Darryn Peterson’s health. —Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 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