disjointed
adjective
dis·joint·ed
(ˌ)dis-ˈjȯin-təd 
1
a
: being thrown out of orderly function
a disjointed society
b
: lacking coherence or orderly sequence
an incomplete and disjointed history
2
: separated at or as if at the joint
disjointedly
adverb
disjointedness
noun
Examples of disjointed in a Sentence
a disjointed harangue about a hodgepodge of things that are supposedly wrong with our society
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Pareja was unable to bring his young squad up to the levels that were expected, with the offseason roster turnover contributing to the disjointed performances.
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
The partnership lasted 45 disjointed minutes, Vyner making way for Ollie Rathbone, who had been rested due to a groin issue.
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Kansas can still look more disjointed with Peterson than without him.
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The Stars looked disjointed early.
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
The partnership lasted 45 disjointed minutes, Vyner making way for Ollie Rathbone, who had been rested due to a groin issue.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Kansas can still look more disjointed with Peterson than without him.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The Stars looked disjointed early.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Disjointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disjointed. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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