as in confusing
not clearly or logically connected
a disjointed harangue about a hodgepodge of things that are supposedly wrong with our society
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as in divided
to set or force apart
disjoint the parts of a chicken for frying
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as in disrupted
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
the author deliberately disjoints his narrative in favor of a more impressionistic account of the war
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Recent Examples of disjointed
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
With pitchers and catchers set to report Tuesday, the Red Sox still need another infield bat and have questions surrounding their disjointed outfield picture.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Spurs were inept and disjointed on Saturday, losing 1-0 against Chelsea in a rivalry the club don’t tolerate losing easily.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
For example, pairing a cool-toned gray roof with a warm-toned façade can feel disjointed rather than cohesive.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
With pitchers and catchers set to report Tuesday, the Red Sox still need another infield bat and have questions surrounding their disjointed outfield picture.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
There was something disjointed internally.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Spurs were inept and disjointed on Saturday, losing 1-0 against Chelsea in a rivalry the club don’t tolerate losing easily.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disjointed
Adjective
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That’s a confusing concept for the everyday consumer, Goodson added.—
Natalie Bennett,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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There’s so much content on the internet about it, and wading through it all can feel confusing.—
Ayana Underwood,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 2016, the Hilton took over and revamped it with colonial Art Deco stylings and a random faux dinosaur skeleton that divided opinions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Why are assets being divided in a certain way?—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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The war with Iran has disrupted oil production and distribution as the Islamic Republic targets shipping traffic and energy infrastructure with the intention of inflicting economic pain on its adversaries.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the war with Iran has also disrupted some key air shipping lanes, particularly to Europe.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Horned Frogs are undersized at guard and in the frontcourt, their offense can often be inconsistent with its ability to shoot from outside, and the rotation really goes only about seven deep.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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But immigration lawyers say the Department of Homeland Security’s adherence to that limit has been wildly inconsistent over the past year.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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The living room and bedroom can be separated by two large pocket doors, ideal for friends traveling together or families with kids.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Many agreed on one point Wednesday — the movement can be separated from the man.—
Ryan Carter,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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But to be fair, if worn independently, any of these products could be easily confused for any standard accessory thanks to smaller chips and sensors.—
Brian Cheung,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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Brad Pitt once confused DiCaprio's parents for extras.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What made the situation especially frustrating was that there appeared to be plenty of space on the playground and along the hiking trails.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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But sports games are likely to be moved elsewhere for much of the spring season, frustrating the parents of over 2,000 kids registered in baseball and softball leagues at Welles Park Parent Association, a volunteer organization for youth baseball and softball.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Forty-one minutes later, her pacemaker application disconnected from her phone, marking the precise moment an 84-year-old woman who could not walk 50 yards without help was ripped from her bed.—
Neal K. Shah,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Year after year, the Taiwanese public is becoming increasingly disconnected from their original Republic of China mentality.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Disjointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disjointed. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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