adj Uncommon

disconnected

dihs-kuh-NEHK-tuhd

Disconnected (adj) means No longer joined or linked; cut off. Example: “The router shows the printer as disconnected.”

adj

No longer joined or linked; cut off.

"The router shows the printer as disconnected."

Feeling emotionally distant or out of touch with something.

"After months of remote work, she felt disconnected from her colleagues."

How to use disconnected

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCut off physically, or feeling distant emotionally/socially.

Common pairings

feel disconnected disconnected from reality

more disconnected comparative, most disconnected superlative

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The router shows the printer as _____.

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What does “disconnected” mean?

The word “disconnected” means no longer joined or linked; cut off. In plain terms, cut off physically, or feeling distant emotionally/socially.

How do you pronounce “disconnected”?

“Disconnected” is pronounced dihs-kuh-NEHK-tuhd (/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktəd/ in IPA).

How do you use “disconnected” in a sentence?

Here is “disconnected” used in a sentence: “The router shows the printer as disconnected.”

What part of speech is “disconnected”?

“Disconnected” is an adjective.

Is “disconnected” a common word?

“Disconnected” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “disconnected” have?

“Disconnected” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: no longer joined or linked; cut off.

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