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
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
These speeches then feel didactic in a way Shepard’s script never does, their fourth-wall-breaking execution making the play feel disjointed and self-consciously stagy — which is also a problem with the performances.
—Maya Phillips, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
To be sure, disjointed, weak, or ambivalent cultures may be as problematic as a cult, resulting in a pathological sense of chaos, unpredictability, and anarchic individualism where cooperation and team work become an impossibility.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
At its worst, stories like that of Morgan Elsbeth and Ahsoka Tano feel disjointed and redundant, retreading old ground while losing steam as the series tries to cover decades’ worth of franchise lore in three episodes.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The design of this asymmetrical metal-frame mirror adds visual interest without making the space feel too disjointed.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
These speeches then feel didactic in a way Shepard’s script never does, their fourth-wall-breaking execution making the play feel disjointed and self-consciously stagy — which is also a problem with the performances.
—Maya Phillips, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
To be sure, disjointed, weak, or ambivalent cultures may be as problematic as a cult, resulting in a pathological sense of chaos, unpredictability, and anarchic individualism where cooperation and team work become an impossibility.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
At its worst, stories like that of Morgan Elsbeth and Ahsoka Tano feel disjointed and redundant, retreading old ground while losing steam as the series tries to cover decades’ worth of franchise lore in three episodes.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disjointed
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Behind the scenes there was no doubt other dreams were dashed and processes disrupted.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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After a season disrupted by injuries and fewer starts, the writing was on the wall.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Oilers’ power play comes up short The power play has been the Oilers’ bread and butter for so long, but it’s been inconsistent in the playoffs and downright nonexistent on the road.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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SoftBank’s investment division can be inconsistent, as it is driven by changes in public and private financial markets.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Yet, technical jargon, complex financial concepts and misaligned expectations can create barriers to understanding, leaving clients feeling uncertain or disconnected from the decision-making process.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But the plant is now disconnected from the grid and the electricity infrastructure required to operate the plant safely has been damaged by drone strikes and frequent shelling.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson spoke about the frustrating Game 2 loss, revealing a big regret that led to the defeat.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Technical glitches and changing rules are frustrating borrowers trying to plan.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
23 Dec. 2024
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These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The outfits are wildly incoherent, and the choreography is boring.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
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As recently as January, the Liberals trailed the Conservatives by almost twenty points in the polls, owing to a wave of severe, if sometimes incoherent, dissatisfaction with Trudeau.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
1 May 2025
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“Disjointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disjointed. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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