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

After an uneasy offseason in Lincoln and an unusually understated approach by coach Matt Rhule ahead of his fourth season at Nebraska, the Huskers stoked plenty of nerves with disjointed periods of play. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

The Panthers finished 3-1, after all, and only threw in one real stinker — a disjointed loss at Buffalo. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026

The analyst added that the market for sportswear, broadly, remains crowded and disjointed, which could pose challenges to the firms' bids to improve their businesses and boost their stocks. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

At their worst, the defense couldn’t get stops when needed, and their offense looked disjointed. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 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