1
as in confusing
not clearly or logically connected
a disconnected narrative of her time in a mental hospital
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2
as in single
not physically attached to another unit
a disconnected computer terminal
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as in divided
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnected
Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Raising kids who are not only smart but also kind has become a priority for many parents, especially at a time when the world can feel overwhelming, disconnected, or even divided.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 31 Dec. 2025
Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
But in a world that is actively and effectively doing its best to keep us despondent, depressed, and disconnected, keeping our spirits clean is easier said than done.
—Essence, 29 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Isolation and loneliness aren’t identical — isolation is being socially disconnected, loneliness the distress of lacking human connection.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Raising kids who are not only smart but also kind has become a priority for many parents, especially at a time when the world can feel overwhelming, disconnected, or even divided.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
This three-season workhorse is an essential part of your spring, summer, and fall landscaping toolkit, but it should be disconnected, drained, and stored in winter.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
But in a world that is actively and effectively doing its best to keep us despondent, depressed, and disconnected, keeping our spirits clean is easier said than done.
—Essence, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnected
Adjective
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While airline miles are easier to earn than ever, using them well—and maximizing their value—can often feel confusing.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Choose decisive steps over a confusing kerfuffle!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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According to another shopper, the battery lasts long enough to clean their entire apartment in one single charge.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cosmic said the Santa Rosa home is the first single-family home being built using its AI technology.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s opposition is weak, divided, largely in exile.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
11 Jan. 2026
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But our fragmented media landscape and the dominance of social media have left us polarized and divided.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Goedert scored his second touchdown on a fourth-and-2 leaving a confused Malik Mustapha behind him in the left flat.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Yet many of its citizens feel both whiplashed and confused.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 25-year-old Chiefs receiver appears in a separate photo posted to the same Instagram account.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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While donated blood is called whole blood, stewards of the blood supply will split and spin blood into separate bags with just red blood cells or with the plasma.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Law enforcement and Mishawaka school officials then separated the two groups, according to the Tribune, citing the report.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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That closeness is part of what has always defined Echosmith, a band that has never fully separated life from art.—
Holly Alvarado,
Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The redshirt senior quarterback is the crown jewel of the Knights’ 2026 transfer class, bringing with him the hope of improvement from a frustrating 5-7 season in 2025.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sees expanding MARTA into Cobb and Gwinnett counties as a key step toward better regional connection, while metro Atlanta residents continue to struggle with traffic congestion that’s both frustrating and dangerous.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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In dismantling this scaffolding, the Court has left Congress more detached from its electorate, diminishing its claim and role as a representative authority.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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The detached house was built in 1960.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Disconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnected. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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