adj
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 light wouldn't work because the cable was unconnected."
"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 notesIn plain EnglishNot linked to something else, whether that's ideas, events, or people.
Common pairings
unconnected events
seemingly unconnected
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unconnected
- Superlative
- most unconnected
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The two investigations turned out to be completely _____.
Etymology
From un- + connected.
Synonyms
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arbitrary
betwixt and between
incoherent
independent
irrelative
neither here nor there
irrespective
self-standing
separate
unallied
unimportant
unrelated
Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for unconnected
erected
elected
expected
dejected
directed
affected
detected
selected
effected
infected
projected
deflected
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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.
