unconnected

adjective

un·​con·​nect·​ed ˌən-kə-ˈnek-təd 

: not joined, linked together, or related : not connected

two unconnected plots of land

unconnected events

Synonyms

• choppy
• disconnected
• disjointed
• incoherent

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

Some recent research from Rodger Kram’s group at the University of Colorado, completely unconnected to the Breaking4 initiative, suggested that drafting alone would indeed be enough to get Kipyegon to sub-four. —Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025

One of the elements that makes the story unique is the unconventional structure, with three acts told in reverse, and the opening act initially feels unconnected to the rest of the film. —William Earl, Variety, 5 June 2025

Kahlo’s and Rivera’s experiences with Paris are brought to life in vivid, intimate detail through a pair of unconnected exhibitions on view at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (Rivera) and the Art Institute of Chicago (Kahlo). —Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025

That just feels like a completely separate situation on a completely separate movie that’s totally unconnected. —Sam Reed, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unconnected

• disaffected
• disconnected
• disinfected
• interjected
• intersected
• misdirected
• preselected
• recollected
• reconnected
• redirected
• reelected
• resurrected