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

The sixth-year safety is wearing the green dot for the first time in his career this season and calling the defense, but even still, how could the Colts look that disjointed and unprepared after so much talk about execution and urgency? — James Boyd, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The team put together by new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coached by Hafley looked young, inexperienced and disjointed. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2026

The disjointed election calendars have tangible negative impacts. — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Practical Magic 2 leans into the supernatural elements of its predecessor to a laughable degree, given how disjointed its lore is. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 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