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
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
The moment yields an answer that feels disjointed but connected to the conversation.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Their defence has a disjointed look to it but the night would have been easier had Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi been punished for this swipe at the ball after 13 minutes, below.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Heat disruption led to disjointed match On Saturday, the players warmed up twice in the span of an hour, only to be sidelined for nearly two more hours.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
In Long Story Short, Judaism is religious, but it’s as often treated as cultural, mystical and epigenetic, a series of practices and traditions that connect a disjointed people to happiness and trauma, that bring comfort and discomfort alike.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
The moment yields an answer that feels disjointed but connected to the conversation.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Their defence has a disjointed look to it but the night would have been easier had Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi been punished for this swipe at the ball after 13 minutes, below.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Heat disruption led to disjointed match On Saturday, the players warmed up twice in the span of an hour, only to be sidelined for nearly two more hours.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disjointed
Adjective
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Choosing a new kitchen counter can be confusing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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But for as long as social media is a part of the childhood experience, parents and children will be forced to navigate this confusing world of misinformation and unrealistic messaging.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The resort is divided into domestic and international zones.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Choose the Right Varieties Garlic is divided into two main categories, and there are numerous cultivars of each type to choose from.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When gamma rhythms are disrupted, as has been observed in ADHD, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease, signals may arrive out of step and fail to get through cleanly, resulting in poorer attention and memory functioning.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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In this game, the creatures are called Anima and they’ve been scattered all across the world when the balance of the magical ‘Nexus’ is disrupted.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Too inconsistent for Andoni Iraola’s liking, only averaging a goal or assist every 175 minutes in all competitions last season, his talent isn’t in doubt, but can Keith Andrews turn Brentford’s record signing into a top-level Premier League player?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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The combination of his age, declining offensive efficiency, high-volume turnovers and inconsistent play likely plays a factor.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their disapproval, in my view, is often disconnected from the strategy behind the change and is rooted in an effort to raise their own visibility.—
Jim Heininger,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Not that he is disconnected from the family.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The office had been working with elderly, low-income and disabled people to see what most confused them about SSA processes and what would most help them if these were redesigned.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Forgive some Colorado Avalanche fans if they’re confused by the lack of noise as training camp beckons.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Miami has a lot to prove, and Hill is expected to return to form after a frustrating season if the Dolphins were to make a push for the playoffs.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Some days are easier than others, and some are frustrating, but being steady makes a difference.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Aug. 2025
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Though, with modular parts, the arms and seats can be separated to make moving easier.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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The two, who share three children, separated in July 2021 and finalized their divorce in September 2022.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Disjointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disjointed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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