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unconnected

Unconnected (adj) means not joined or linked to something else. Example: “The two investigations turned out to be completely unconnected.”

adj
1
Not joined or linked to something else.
"The two investigations turned out to be completely unconnected."
2
Rambling or disjointed, lacking a clear logical flow.
"His speech was a series of unconnected thoughts."

How to use unconnected

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot linked to something else, whether that's ideas, events, or people.

Common pairings
unconnected events seemingly unconnected

Word forms

more unconnected comparative, most unconnected superlative

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Etymology

From un- + connected.

arbitrary betwixt and between incoherent independent irrelative neither here nor there irrespective self-standing separate unallied unimportant unrelated

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unconnected” mean?

The word “unconnected” means not joined or linked to something else. In plain terms, not linked to something else, whether that's ideas, events, or people.

How do you use “unconnected” in a sentence?

Here is “unconnected” used in a sentence: “The two investigations turned out to be completely unconnected.”

What is another word for “unconnected”?

Words with a similar meaning to “unconnected” include arbitrary, betwixt and between, incoherent, independent, irrelative and neither here nor there.

What is the opposite of “unconnected”?

The opposite of “unconnected” — its antonyms — is connected.

What part of speech is “unconnected”?

“Unconnected” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “unconnected” have?

“Unconnected” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not joined or linked to something else.

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