disjointed

adjective

dis·​joint·​ed (ˌ)dis-ˈjȯin-təd How to pronounce disjointed (audio)
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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

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a disjointed harangue about a hodgepodge of things that are supposedly wrong with our society
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Addressing the sector's opaque and disjointed procurement, Cascade uses artificial intelligence to constantly scan industry portals, predict upcoming projects, and analyze client networks. — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 France’s disjointed press only created more openings for Spain to play through, with Rodri and Fabian Ruiz controlling the game from midfield. — Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 18 July 2026 The platform replaces disjointed, manual procedures with a single, adaptable system that facilitates real-time coordination between brands, suppliers, retailers, third-party inspection service providers and even testing labs. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 Pacing is Frantic The first two hours of the film felt disjointed. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for disjointed

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First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of disjointed was circa 1586

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“Disjointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disjointed. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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disjointed

adjective
dis·​joint·​ed
1
: separated at or as if at the joint
2
: not clear and orderly : incoherent
disjointed conversation
disjointedly adverb
disjointedness noun

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