Definition of disjointednext

disjointed

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verb

past tense of disjoint
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Recent Examples of disjointed
Adjective
France’s disjointed press only created more openings for Spain to play through, with Rodri and Fabian Ruiz controlling the game from midfield. Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 18 July 2026 The platform replaces disjointed, manual procedures with a single, adaptable system that facilitates real-time coordination between brands, suppliers, retailers, third-party inspection service providers and even testing labs. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Verb
The team’s holdings there are disjointed, suggesting that the Broncos will buy additional properties to fill in the gaps. Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026 There was something disjointed internally. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disjointed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disjointed
Adjective
  • Jean appears to be the first character in that reset, which is confusing because the old versions of various X-Men characters are still here.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, thousands more are waiting in county jails for cases that are winding through a new, convoluted and confusing system where geography controls the rules.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Overall, the picture by market remained sharply divided in June.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • Committee term limits have divided congressional Democrats, and attempts to impose them have come up short in previous years.
    Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • That was disrupted almost immediately by the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • While the Iranian armed forces were no match for America’s military might, Tehran’s attacks on Persian Gulf neighbors with drones and missiles disrupted business and everyday life across the region.
    Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Adjective
  • However, backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor's inconsistent play, marked by a costly interception, raised concerns.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Similar reports have emerged in Germany and Switzerland, where local media reported that secondhand booksellers received unusual bulk orders for highly specialized books that appeared inconsistent with traditional collecting or resale.
    Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Speaking before the Cassazione delivered its ruling, Spinelle had been coming to terms with being separated from his family for good.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In gases, such as air, atoms and molecules are separated from each other by lots of space.
    Robin Macaluso, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And this isn't even the first time the USC athletic department has gotten its ancient Greek literature confused.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • The Blazers say a handshake agreement with Mayor Keith Wilson, the city and the county was made in March, and are confused why there has been a shift.
    Jason Quick, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • But this approach just keeps you stuck on a frustrating conflict merry-go-round.
    Sabrina Romanoff, CNBC, 30 July 2026
  • After another frustrating series loss, pressure continues to mount on the front office to find upgrades capable of jump-starting a lineup with postseason aspirations.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Embraced by a number of celebrities since its debut, the silhouette might present a bit of an optical illusion upon first glance, appearing as if two sides of the pump are disconnected in the front.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • In her experience, disengagement is usually the result of people feeling unheard, undervalued or disconnected from the purpose behind their work.
    Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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“Disjointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disjointed. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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