- past tense form of disconnect.
- past participle of disconnect.
disconnected
Example Sentences
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Her journey illustrates exactly what Dutch policymakers are trying to achieve: ensuring young people move seamlessly from education into work before they become completely disconnected.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
"We want to make sure Australia doesn't become like other countries, where people have this sense they are disconnected from our economy and disregarded from our society," Chalmers said on Monday.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The blackout has disconnected businesses, caused closures, increased unemployment, and damaged productivity, compounding an economic crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
As demand grows for more powerful and dependable laser technologies, the model may help scientists predict complex laser behaviors more efficiently without relying on multiple disconnected simulations.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
The stranger rabbits seemed slightly disconnected by his little speech and he felt that for some reason or other he had not struck the right note in complimenting them on their numbers.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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