1
as in disconnected
not clearly or logically connected
a delirious inmate whose unconnected ramblings frustrated the staff
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2
as in single
not physically attached to another unit
the unconnected houses in the private development have common areas and share certain facilities
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Recent Examples of unconnected
The case began after a 7-month-old infant girl was found sitting in a car seat in an unconnected person's front yard near Tigrett, a community in Dyer County, on July 29.
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James Powel, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Surprisingly, internet records show that a seemingly unconnected individual registered the disneylandabudhabi.com domain back in April whereas Disney registered disneylandyasisland.com and yasdisneyland.com on May 6, the day before the official announcement.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
In particular, the company has focused on an idle, unconnected transmission line that possibly reenergized on the day of the fire.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
That has dissipated in line with the style of Bloom’s multi-club model, with the clubs regarded as unconnected entities and personal ventures.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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James Powel, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Surprisingly, internet records show that a seemingly unconnected individual registered the disneylandabudhabi.com domain back in April whereas Disney registered disneylandyasisland.com and yasdisneyland.com on May 6, the day before the official announcement.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
In particular, the company has focused on an idle, unconnected transmission line that possibly reenergized on the day of the fire.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
That has dissipated in line with the style of Bloom’s multi-club model, with the clubs regarded as unconnected entities and personal ventures.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconnected
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Feeling disconnected from a loved one?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Instead of relying on a disconnected, transactional model, Subotic built a collaborative team of financial advisors who work together to deliver cohesive, strategic advice.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Rafaela went 0-for-2 against Fried on the night, while Sogard had a single back in the third.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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At launch, Instant Checkout will support single-item Etsy purchases for ChatGPT Free, Plus, and Pro users.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Most intriguing is how these groups will be submitted among the rock, metal and alternative categories, distinctions that only get more confusing as time marches on.—
Alan Light,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Annie and Nick Annie and Nick's path to getting engaged was winding and confusing.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a separate case, Pedro Juan Andres, 29, from Guatemala, was taken into custody after entering the United States without inspection.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Woolen made the Pro Bowl and finished third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting in 2022 but has been temporarily benched in each of the last two seasons, for separate reasons (the latter due to a rule violation, according to Macdonald).—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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One of the biggest targets of Collier’s ire was perceived inconsistent officiating in the WNBA.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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On top of that, the Dodgers bullpen has been between inconsistent and awful for much of the season.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Due to his austere and detached manner, he is known to immediately inspire awe in his patients.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The consensus narrative of institutional finance has become so detached from empirical reality that diagnosing the problem requires abandoning its vocabulary for the precision of mathematics.—
Benjamin D. Summers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some investors were confused that the draft rules published Wednesday evening still contained references to a foreign ownership cap that was set to be amended.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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On city streets, a confused robotaxi can just pull over.—
Saahil Desai,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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Have the slightly disjointed performances been a product of Eddie having a spell of limited full-team training time?—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even though Kansas City is ahead, the offense has looked disjointed so far tonight.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Unconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconnected. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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