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 Columbus Blue Jackets were a disjointed mess, and nobody wanted the puck. —Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026

As in many of Marshall’s finest paintings, linear time is disrupted, disjointed, out of whack. —James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026

While both held their own, there was a command of the offense that was missing in Arnold’s absence that left the team feeling disjointed. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026

Coordinating a five-star trip through Egypt has been a disjointed, somewhat haphazard undertaking, with inconsistent service and quality standards from location to location. —Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025

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