disconnected disconnected /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪd/

adjective

1. Lacking orderly continuity  ( disconnected , illogical , scattered , confused , disjointed , disordered , garbled , unconnected )
   lacking orderly continuity
    A confused set of instructions
   a confused set of instructions
    A confused dream about the end of the world
   a confused dream about the end of the world
    Disconnected fragments of a story
   disconnected fragments of a story
    Scattered thoughts
   scattered thoughts
   
2. Not plugged in or connected to a power source  ( disconnected )
   not plugged in or connected to a power source
    The iron is disconnected
   the iron is disconnected
   
3. (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply  ( disconnected , staccato )
   (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
    Staccato applause
   staccato applause
    A staccato command
   a staccato command
    Staccato notes
   staccato notes
   
4. Marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions  ( disconnected , abrupt )
   marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
    Abrupt prose
   abrupt prose
   
5. Having been divided; having the unity destroyed  ( disconnected , disunited , fragmented , split )
   having been divided; having the unity destroyed
    Congress...gave the impression of...a confusing sum of disconnected local forces
   Congress...gave the impression of...a confusing sum of disconnected local forces
    A league of disunited nations
   a league of disunited nations
    A fragmented coalition
   a fragmented coalition
    A split group
   a split group