What is another word for disconnected?

Common synonyms for disconnected include disunited, abrupt, confused, split, plugin.

What is the opposite of disconnected?

Antonyms of disconnected include connected, attached, joined, linked, related.

Synonyms for

Disconnected

Adjective / ˌdɪskʌˈnektɪd / Another word for disconnected — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not connected or in contact with something

Synonyms & similar words

disunited abrupt confused split plugin staccato disjointed legato unplug disordered fragmented illogical connect scattered unconnected garbled disconnect separated unplugged broken isolated detached unhooked loose apart disengaged disjoined divorced loosened partitioned removed severed split uncoupled unfastened unlinked

Synonyms by register

Formal

separate disjoint unconnected unrelated

Informal

out of touch off split up not talking

Literary

sundered alienated estranged

Antonyms

connected attached joined linked related integrated unified

Common collocations

disconnected from reality
disconnected from the grid
disconnected from the internet
feeling disconnected
emotionally disconnected
physically disconnected
disconnected thoughts

Word family

noun disconnection

verb disconnect

adjective disconnected

adverb disconnectedly

Usage note

Often used to describe a lack of connection to a network, system, or emotional state. Can imply a sense of isolation or being out of touch with reality.

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