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Verb

disjointed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/ UK /dɪsdʒˈɔɪntɪd/ dis·joint·ed

v.not connected well or in a logical way. You use this to describe something that feels broken or out of order, like a story or a plan.

v.lacking a logical or coherent connection; fragmented or broken. Often describes a narrative, argument, or physical object that fails to maintain a unified structure.


SIMPLE

The movie has a disjointed plot that is hard to follow.

CONTEXTUAL

The new software update caused the system to become disjointed, making it difficult for users to navigate between different applications.

COMPLEX

The historian's argument was disjointed, jumping from one century to another without providing the necessary context to explain the sudden shift in focus.

Critics like Carlock have noted that the space can feel disjointed for pedestrians, as roadways and cars still have the urban authority.

JSTOR Daily· 12 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated