Definition of disjointednext

disjointed

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verb

past tense of disjoint
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Recent Examples of disjointed
Adjective
France’s disjointed press only created more openings for Spain to play through, with Rodri and Fabian Ruiz controlling the game from midfield. Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 18 July 2026 The platform replaces disjointed, manual procedures with a single, adaptable system that facilitates real-time coordination between brands, suppliers, retailers, third-party inspection service providers and even testing labs. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Verb
The team’s holdings there are disjointed, suggesting that the Broncos will buy additional properties to fill in the gaps. Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026 There was something disjointed internally. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disjointed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disjointed
Adjective
  • But underneath the headline numbers, the job market is sending mixed and confusing signals.
    Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The warm and fuzzy feeling of seeing a few familiar faces in the first season evaporated because of a frequently confusing plot about androids.
    Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Via a points system, entrants will not only compete for prize money in individual races but also vie for a $5 million prize pool divided up based on the series’ final standings.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Congressional Republicans are headed into the home stretch ahead of a crucial midterm election year bitterly divided over their competing legislative priorities.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Analysts point out that the conflicts in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine have disrupted a significant amount of global refining capacity.
    , CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After years of digital overload and disrupted routines, people increasingly value the energy of gathering in person—whether at a neighborhood bar, a concert or a packed stadium.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Because the measures in the judge's order are specific to users in New Mexico, experts say piecemeal rulings and inconsistent legislation at the state level could create a new crop of issues.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The two regular season games against Chicago provided a microcosm of Nixon’s inconsistent season.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
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
Verb
  • Fujimoto, whose great-great-grandparents helped found Chinatown generations ago, said he is confused by the hold-up.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • It’s labeled in their inventory so it’s not confused for an original, but adds their own touch to their trove.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • What’s frustrating is the capacity to end voter registration already exists.
    Ellen Kurz, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Though Gakpo was a frustrating watch at times throughout last season at Liverpool, his nose for a goalscoring opportunity cannot be denied.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Embraced by a number of celebrities since its debut, the silhouette might present a bit of an optical illusion upon first glance, appearing as if two sides of the pump are disconnected in the front.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • In her experience, disengagement is usually the result of people feeling unheard, undervalued or disconnected from the purpose behind their work.
    Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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“Disjointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disjointed. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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