Word
disjointed
Phoneticsdis·joint·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
UK/dɪsdʒˈɔɪntɪd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The movie has a disjointed plot that is hard to follow.”
“The new software update caused the system to become disjointed, making it difficult for users to navigate between different applications.”
“The historian's argument was disjointed, jumping from one century to another without providing the necessary context to explain the sudden shift in focus.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“Critics like Carlock have noted that the space can feel disjointed for pedestrians, as roadways and cars still have the urban authority.” “Though the victories were not smooth as City found themselves disjointed in the middle of the pitch and far too frequently overrun for Maresca’s liking.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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