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
1
No longer joined or linked; cut off.
"The router shows the printer as disconnected."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishCut off physically, or feeling distant emotionally/socially.
Common pairings
feel disconnected
disconnected from reality
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more disconnected
- Superlative
- most disconnected
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The router shows the printer as _____.
Synonyms
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disunited
illogical
confused
scattered
unconnected
garbled
disordered
split
staccato
disjointed
abrupt
fragmented
Antonyms
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Rhymes for disconnected
erected
elected
expected
dejected
directed
affected
detected
selected
effected
infected
projected
deflected
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Frequently asked questions
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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