disconnected 1 of 2

adjective

ˌdis-kə-ˈnek-təd How to pronounce disconnected (audio)
Definition of disconnectednext
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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disconnected

2 of 2

verb

past tense of disconnect
as in divided
to set or force apart disconnected the two parts of the light fixture

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Recent Examples of disconnected
Adjective
Each year of a multiyear commitment can build on the progress, trust and learning that came before it, rather than starting over with a new set of disconnected initiatives. — Lynette Bell, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The company says the system enables engineers to analyze equipment health in real time instead of searching through multiple disconnected databases. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Verb
The old building has no sprinkler system and firefighters depend on a standpipe to deliver water to the top floors, but the pipe has been disconnected for no one knows how long. — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 29 July 2026 The person knocked on the door and was let in by Chavez, and the video recording device was disconnected about 10 minutes later, investigators have said. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for disconnected
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnected
  1. confusing
  2. single
  3. divided
  4. confused
  5. separate
  6. separated
  7. frustrating
  8. detached
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
Definition of confusing
Adjective
  • France added a two-run single later in the inning before capping the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the sixth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • On the pitch, Haaland scored seven goals from 18 shots for a 39% conversion rate, the best at a single World Cup among players taking at least 15 shots since Gary Lineker converted 40% in 1986.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of single
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
Definition of divided
Adjective
  • An experiment with artificial intelligence at the annual Richard Wagner festival in the southeastern German town of Bayreuth drew boos from the audience after producing a staging that appeared to leave some spectators confused.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • An experiment with artificial intelligence at the famed annual Richard Wagner festival in the southeastern German town of Bayreuth drew boos from the audience after producing a staging that appeared to leave some spectators confused.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of confused
Adjective
  • The city has not enforced the loan’s default provisions, even after Step Up settled a separate $3 million state lawsuit over undelivered Project Homekey housing.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • On Wednesday, two firefighters died on the island, while a third firefighter died battling a separate blaze on the Greek mainland.
    — Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 31 July 2026
Definition of separate
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
Definition of separated
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
Definition of frustrating
Adjective
  • Kate Middleton spent most of her early life in a 4-bedroom, semi-detached cottage in Bradfield, Berkshire.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • New homes are less likely to compete on price with existing homes in dense urban markets like New York City, where scarce land means new construction is dominated by condominium projects rather than detached homes.
    — Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Definition of detached

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