disconnect
n. countablen. a situation where two things are not linked or do not understand each other. You use it when there is a gap between what people say and what they actually do.
n. a lack of connection or understanding between two people, ideas, or groups. Refers to a discrepancy or a failure to communicate effectively.
There is a big disconnect between the boss and the workers.
Voters felt a massive disconnect between the politician's promises and the reality of their daily lives.
The study highlights a growing disconnect between academic research and the practical needs of the industry, suggesting that theoretical models often fail to account for real-world variables.
From dis- + connect.
Often used with the preposition 'between' to identify the two conflicting elements.