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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And when paired with the wrong paint color, that chic carpet can suddenly make your room feel disjointed, dull, or just plain awkward.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
There are subtle transitions in this narrative, carefully plotted points of reference which keep the story from ever feeling disjointed or abrupt.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
His disjointed, dissonant rhythms were his attempt to accompany the chaos — like providing a real-time soundtrack to a strange silent movie.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2025
The loss also served as another reminder of how disjointed and disappointing most of this lineup has been all season.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
There are subtle transitions in this narrative, carefully plotted points of reference which keep the story from ever feeling disjointed or abrupt.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
His disjointed, dissonant rhythms were his attempt to accompany the chaos — like providing a real-time soundtrack to a strange silent movie.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2025
The loss also served as another reminder of how disjointed and disappointing most of this lineup has been all season.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for disjointed
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“Disjointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disjointed. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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