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disconnectedness

noun

as in incompatibility

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Recent Examples of disconnectedness There was a disconnectedness to his eyes at times. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026 Public health experts have been warning about the consequences of not addressing the rising social disconnectedness that is being seen. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 This dynamic of connectedness and disconnectedness on the river has stood the test of time. — Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025 Putnam notes a drop in participation in traditional social and civic activities, which has led to feelings of isolation, loneliness, and disconnectedness from family, friends, and neighbors. — Susan Angle Damone, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnectedness
  1. incompatibility
  2. tension
  3. disorganization
  4. dissonance
  5. disjointedness
Noun
  • Her incompatibility is expertly and efficiently illustrated in an immediate fallout with Gordon’s brash but lovable brother, Heavy (Justin Rosniak), who Ash gets along with swimmingly.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The emotional incompatibility of self-care Applebaum said that even those who can overcome the practical obstacles often still struggle to take care of themselves.
    — Elissa Strauss, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of incompatibility
Noun
  • Gael is herself a little nervous, not only about the tension but about leaving Kayden.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • There had always been tensions among American Jews, and these, in Texas, had a specific character.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of tension
Noun
  • Why can’t our alderwoman ride herd on this chronic disruptive disorganization on behalf of her constituents?
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • There is a great deal of chaos and disorganization in these organizations.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of disorganization
Noun
  • Clocking in at 30 minutes, Williams’ Quartet La Jolla is a five-part work that politely utilizes dissonance and sometimes abstract rhythms.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Mondal’s voice, higher in the mix, but still rough, abraded, and uncompromising, sits at the center of the band’s delightful dissonance.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dissonance
Noun
  • Slow starts, Karl-Anthony Towns’ inconsistent offensive involvement and disjointedness on both ends of the floor have been pain points for this Knicks team all season under new head coach Mike Brown.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of disjointedness

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“Disconnectedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnectedness. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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