UNCONNECTED Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

unconnected

adjective

ˌən-kə-ˈnek-təd

Definition of unconnected

as in disconnected

not clearly or logically connected a delirious inmate whose unconnected ramblings frustrated the staff

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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 To the casual YouTube viewer, these would look like unconnected videos from political news creators outraged by events happening in cities led by Democrats. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Eleven years later, the Kramer-Coolwater circuit was unconnected from the grid, similar to the line in Eaton Canyon. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cannot yet say whether this is one outbreak with a common source or several unconnected clusters. — Katrine Wallace, STAT, 15 July 2026 So Alonge immediately asked his engineers to shrink the AI model down to a smaller, low-power, unconnected version that could run entirely on his Android phone. — David Berreby, IEEE Spectrum, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconnected

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconnected

Adjective

The bottom line is that AST SpaceMobile has made a launch timeline claim that is profoundly disconnected from the historical record of every comparable rocket development program this century.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
The Ahmanson’s work pairs sumptuous costumes, storybook scenery and robust singing with broad, disconnected acting that leaves the musical’s romantic transformation emotionally unconvincing.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of disconnected

Adjective

For example, two fluorescent particles positioned close together may appear as a single feature under a microscope.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Davis’s frustration is aimed less at any single subscription—offerings run the gamut from remote start to horsepower upgrades—than at the market’s direction.

— Emma Witman, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of single

Adjective

The story here is about the strange relationships that form in the wake of devastating loss, and an examination of the unpredictable, messy and confusing connections often found between people experiencing grief.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Most of the controls are fairly intuitive, though finding certain features and settings can occasionally be confusing.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of confusing

Adjective

But Calvo, who was then running for mayor, personally contributed two separate $395 donations to help pay for her campaign door hangers, according to public records.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
For the first 30 years, UT would receive at least 3% of revenues from both developments above $25 million, subject to separate revenue caps of $30 million for the entertainment district and $40 million for the condominium hotel.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of separate

Adjective

Safety regulators said that an exterior panel on the vehicle could become detached while driving, creating a hazardous environment for other vehicles.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Many clutched their pearls at the teen’s indifference, but the clip went viral as younger audiences embraced his detached demeanor.

— Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

Instead, to try to deal with the crises, there has been a flowering of disjointed maritime coalition planning efforts.

— Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
Prior to Monday night’s loss to the visiting Dallas Mavericks that created this 0-4 hole, guards Pelle Larsson and Davion Mitchell spoke of disjointed defense, of being uncertain when to expect help, when to do it alone.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

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