Synonyms for Disconnected

Definition of disconnected

adjective
  1. (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply; "staccato applause"; "a staccato command"; "staccato notes"
  2. 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"
  3. marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions; "abrupt prose"

15 synonyms found

Writing tips for "disconnected"

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"Disconnected" in song lyrics

See how disconnected is used in real songs:

  • "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

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