unconnected

adjective

ˌən-kə-ˈnek-təd How to pronounce unconnected (audio)
Definition of unconnectednext
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 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
  1. disconnected
  2. single
  3. confusing
  4. separate
  5. inconsistent
  6. detached
  7. confused
  8. disjointed
Adjective
  • The system is robustly audited, completely disconnected from the Internet, and is the largest digital voting system deployed on the planet.
    — Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Without that foundation, robotics remains disconnected from the business.
    — Rodrigo Madanes, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 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
  • Berg, working with DP Jacques Jouffret, favors close shots that force us to experience battle much like our heroes do, as confusing, terrifying bursts of mayhem.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • However, by creating official federal standards for their color, brightness, and location, NHTSA wants to make sure that any automaker who chooses to add them uses a consistent, legal setup instead of a confusing mix of different colors and signals.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 23 Oct. 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
  • Lucy’s behavior may be frustratingly inconsistent, but many viewers will recognize the immeasurable suffering that drives it.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • That triggers First Amendment protection, and that means there cannot be viewpoint discrimination or unreasonable restrictions that are inconsistent with the speech activities imposed on the journalists.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of inconsistent
Adjective
  • The problem is the acting, which is broad, detached and, frankly, often amateurish.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The exterior entry and upper-level access of the detached, two-story guesthouse.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • The Dolphins’ secondary appeared confused and unprepared for Maye’s throws, which were pinpoint accurate.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The ones who were looked confused but kindly dropped candy into our bags.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of confused
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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“Unconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconnected. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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