1
as in confusing
not clearly or logically connected
a disconnected narrative of her time in a mental hospital
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2
as in single
not physically attached to another unit
a disconnected computer terminal
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as in divided
to set or force apart
disconnected the two parts of the light fixture
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Recent Examples of disconnected
Melissa Willets, Parents, 9 June 2026
America is witnessing a dangerous generation of disconnected young people, increasingly detached from the value of human life itself.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Just 16 minutes later, Nancy's pacemaker was disconnected from the pacemaker app on her cellphone.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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Adjective
Feeling disconnected from your baby.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 9 June 2026
America is witnessing a dangerous generation of disconnected young people, increasingly detached from the value of human life itself.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Verb
Tommy Ray Cain did not respond to requests for comment, and the number for his lawyer’s firm has been disconnected.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Just 16 minutes later, Nancy's pacemaker was disconnected from the pacemaker app on her cellphone.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconnected
Adjective
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As with other animal welfare labels, there is a large and sometimes confusing range of labels describing eggs produced in kinder ways.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Others behave like misleading traffic signs, sending confusing instructions.—
Charles J. Dimitroff,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The Knicks trailed in every single game against San Antonio and were down as many as 10 in the fourth quarter of Game 5.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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On June 8, Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London, Kentucky, responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 75 northbound near the 62-mile marker in Rockcastle County.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Outside the courtroom, reaction to the case remains sharply divided.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The lithosphere, however, is not a single piece but is divided into puzzle-like fragments called tectonic plates, according to the USGS.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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This can leave them confused when community members respond to their friendliness with hostility.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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People who use psilocybin recreationally may become confused and jump off a building, David Yaden, a researcher at the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins University, told me.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Investigators said Morabia Siddhi Suresh, 33, of Fremont, California, had been driving in rainy conditions when she was involved in a separate collision, according to Kentucky State Police.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The separate bottom-zipper section is an absolute lifesaver if you — like me — are accustomed to bringing along multiple pairs of shoes or want a place to stash wet swimwear or heavy toiletries.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The Grossmans were separated at the time of the fatal crash.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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McComb and Van Der Beek separated in 2009 and finalized their divorce in 2010.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Norwegian Epic is awkward, distinctive and sometimes frustrating.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The cancellation was frustrating enough, but this comes across as incredibly dismissive of the fans who support your career.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Three children who were playing hide-and-seek spotted a cat floating on the surface of the water in the garden of an unoccupied semi-detached home.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Over time, the bond between the sliding frame and the glass can deteriorate, causing the moonroof glass to become detached while the car is operating.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Disconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconnected. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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