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
Replacing diesel generators with solar energy could help close Africa’s connectivity gap, where about 65% of people who could benefit from mobile internet remain unconnected, according to the GSMA.
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ABC News, 1 May 2026
The scene that brings Mathias and Claude together again is built from a devastatingly clever series of utterly unconnected circumstances—none sufficient, all necessary, and timed with the mechanical precision of screwball comedy.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Both firms highlight the opportunity for satellite internet companies to reach millions of unconnected people in remote parts of the continent.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
In the fiercely competitive world of academia, two young researchers, Roland Michell and Maud Bailey, are each researching individually into the lives and works of two apparently unconnected fictional Victorian poets, Randolph Henry Ash and Christabel LaMotte.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 1 May 2026
The scene that brings Mathias and Claude together again is built from a devastatingly clever series of utterly unconnected circumstances—none sufficient, all necessary, and timed with the mechanical precision of screwball comedy.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Both firms highlight the opportunity for satellite internet companies to reach millions of unconnected people in remote parts of the continent.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
In the fiercely competitive world of academia, two young researchers, Roland Michell and Maud Bailey, are each researching individually into the lives and works of two apparently unconnected fictional Victorian poets, Randolph Henry Ash and Christabel LaMotte.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconnected
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The conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated how rapidly drones can become blind, jammed, spoofed, or disconnected.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Animators Ri Crawford and David Lauer needed to be super precise about facial structures and mouth movements, especially, so that the stop-motion felt distinct but not too disconnected from the live-action work.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The Lightning have not won a single playoff round since Bednar’s Colorado team defeated them in the 2022 Cup Final, but there has been far less chatter about Cooper’s job security.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Adoptive parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ+ singles and couples.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The lack of clarity makes choosing a company potentially confusing for patients, and the medical profession is partly to blame, said Jamy Ard, an obesity doctor and researcher at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Swimsuits for women my size are typically cumbersome, made with a confusing excess of fabric, and frumpy.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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In the Executive and Premier One-Bedroom Suites, a separate living room adds a place for gathering or relaxing while someone else is asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In 2024 and 2025, four hearing officers in the appeals unit filed complaints against the department, leading to three internal investigations by human resources, according to a separate, outside probe conducted by Flynn Investigations Group, a firm specializing in workplace reviews.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Your first warning is when local news, embassy alerts, and travel communications become inconsistent or censored, situational awareness is compromised.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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AltaMed doctors and medical professionals traded stethoscopes for fliers advertising voting sites and canvassed neighborhoods in Santa Ana ahead of the June 2 primary on Tuesday to connect with residents who had been diagnosed as low-propensity or inconsistent voters.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Multiple reports have said Frogmore was two semi-detached homes before Queen Elizabeth gave it to her grandson, Harry, and his bride, Meghan, as a wedding present.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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In contrast to this ribald directness, Kokopeli’s playsets feature characters who appear detached and disconnected.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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During the initial investigation, authorities determined that the man appeared confused and was experiencing a mental health crisis.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Even current and former DeSantis communications staffers appeared confused online about it.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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In Literature and Painting Playset, 2025, a Cartman-like figure wearing a beret splashes daubs of paint on the screen while a female figure in pilgrim dress delivers a long, disjointed monologue patched together by Kokopeli from Quora posts, art history texts, and other online detritus.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Much more significant in the final decision was his inability to find solutions to the team’s glaring weaknesses as a blanket of negativity descended during the run-in with performances so lifeless and disjointed.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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“Unconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconnected. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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