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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
Garments are still assessed by hand, graded using inconsistent standards and traded through disconnected networks with little pricing transparency, the company said. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 Cautillo was also carrying a disconnected lithium battery, an electric towel warmer that had wires sticking out of it, and an electric scooter with a bad sticking out of it, the statement said. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
Verb
At the conference, French sociologist Anne-Marie Guillemard argued that the traditional three-stage life course—education, work and retirement—is disconnected from how people actually live. — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Its argument is that humanities departments have become overly specialized, politicized, and disconnected from the goal of imparting a common body of historical knowledge. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 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
  • That disconnect may be confusing to consumers and investors who assume the stock market and economy mirror one another, moving in lockstep.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • Actors play multiple roles, which can be confusing, but red or white roses sometimes worn by the characters help keep us on track.
    — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Definition of confusing
Adjective
  • But Royals reliever Matt Strahm allowed a single to Pete Alonso and a two-run homer to Colton Cowser that stayed just fair down the right-field line for what proved to be the winning runs in the bottom of the eighth.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • The nation’s housing affordability crisis did not stem from a single event or policy failure.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of single
Verb
  • Using her family’s interests as her guide, Gardner divided the yard into distinct zones, with room to entertain, grow vegetables and flowers, and relax.
    — Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • Rather than uniting America’s founders, slavery divided the authors of both the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence as a moral issue.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
Definition of divided
Adjective
  • Many victims feel embarrassed or confused and wait, and that delay is exactly what the scammers are counting on.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • If anyone becomes hot to the touch, extremely confused or unconscious, get help immediately.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of confused
Adjective
  • Instead of promoting their efforts, Republican lawmakers were left scrambling when the president abruptly withdrew his support over a separate political fight.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • In 2026, the agency is again incentivizing participants with cash — there are separate categories for novices and professionals, each with their own prizes.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of separate
Verb
  • Some of the first reports indicated that Adebayo threw a punch at Herro’s head before the two were separated, but some league sources have indicated that initial portrayals of the fight were overblown.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • The couple married in Hanoi and lived together for nine years before she and Shimizu were separated.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of separated
Adjective
  • The resulting video review took three minutes, frustrating Mbappé, who wanted to take the kick much sooner.
    — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 9 July 2026
  • What makes this so frustrating is that the logic often sounds responsible.
    — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of frustrating
Adjective
  • Or a pig’s leg lying off to the side, detached and jittering, could resemble Ted’s leg.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • They got approved for a mortgage on a £150,000 (about $198,441) two-bedroom, semi-detached house in Seaham, England.
    — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
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