Definitions

disjointed

[dis-join-tid] / dɪsˈdʒɔɪn tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

loose, disconnected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confused incoherent jumbled rambling

STRONG

cool disordered displaced disunited divided muddled separated split

WEAK

aimless discontinuous far-out fitful fuzzy inchoate incohesive irrational out of it out to lunch spaced-out spacey spasmodic unattached unconnected unorganized

Antonyms

WEAK

coherent connected contiguous jointed ordered united

Example Sentences

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The accord aims to prevent a repeat of the disjointed international response that surrounded the coronavirus crisis, by improving global coordination, surveillance and access to vaccines.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Yet it also exposes our disjointed national priorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Former England winger Chris Ashton told Rugby Special he felt England looked "disjointed" and there had been a "snowball effect" as errors mounted up.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

These are interspersed with flashes of TV static and ocean waves, all set to the sounds of humming, disjointed cello notes and deep breathing.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

I tried to remember what happened the night before, but everything seemed disjointed and out of sequence.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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