unconnected

adjective

un·​con·​nect·​ed ˌən-kə-ˈnek-təd How to pronounce unconnected (audio)
: not joined, linked together, or related : not connected
two unconnected plots of land
unconnected events

Examples of unconnected in a Sentence

a delirious inmate whose unconnected ramblings frustrated the staff the unconnected houses in the private development have common areas and share certain facilities
Recent Examples on the Web After investigating that case for nearly three years, the NTSB concluded that the explosion at the Flower Branch Apartments was most likely caused by a faulty Washington Gas regulator that was left unconnected to a vent pipe in a basement meter room. Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024 One agent unconnected to the Haynes movies believes that ultimately, Phoenix will not face significant career blowback. Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Hart and her friend tried lighting a small fire to send a smoke signal, screaming for help as over 10 calls to 911 went unconnected due to bad cell service, according to Hart. Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024 At the same time, Baxter, who like Banerjee is unconnected to the case but reviewed the autopsy as an expert, suggests that Noah could have suffered some kind of head injury on the ATV that affected his behavior and demeanor. Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for unconnected 

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Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unconnected was in 1736

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“Unconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconnected. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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