Disconnected Definition & Meaning
disconnected
- adjective
- (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply; "staccato applause"; "a staccato command"; "staccato notes"
- having been divided; having the unity destroyed; "Congress...gave the impression of...a confusing sum of disconnected local forces"-Samuel Lubell; "a league of disunited nations"- E.B.White; "a fragmented coalition"; "a split group"
- marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions; "abrupt prose"
- not plugged in or connected to a power source; "the iron is disconnected"
- lacking orderly continuity; "a confused set of instructions"; "a confused dream about the end of the world"; "disconnected fragments of a story"; "scattered thoughts"
"Disconnected" in song lyrics
See how disconnected is used in real songs:
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"But how will they respond when the lights are disconnected?"
Aceyalone -
"my mother called crying and we disconnected"
Big Quarters — August -
"We got disconnected"
Bishop Lamont — I Always Knew
Words that rhyme with disconnected
Usage tips for "disconnected"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "disconnected" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for disconnected to find words that pair well.