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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Ella Moore
july 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
This holistic approach addresses what's failing in current, disjointed systems and fosters more flourishing futures, including for leaders themselves.
—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
England looked disjointed and sloppy for much of the first half, while Congo was bright and creative with the ball and held England at bay defensively.
—
Bailey Johnson,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
But on the ground, frustration is growing over what many see as a slow and disjointed response.
—
Manuel Rueda,
NPR,
27 June 2026
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“Disjointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disjointed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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