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 barriers these patients face offer a stark example of how the United States' disjointed health care system makes dealing with severe illness so much harder. —Jordan Rau, NPR, 29 Nov. 2025

In all, the Warriors look like an old, slow, short, disjointed, and generally unmotivated operation. —Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025

The first 30 minutes had the disjointed, stop-start look of two freshmen quarterbacks facing off, struggling to find their respective rhythms early. —Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025

Across the pitch, Newcastle were sloppy and disjointed. —George Caulkin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 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