Synonyms for

Fragmented

Verb / ˈfrægmʌntɪd / / ˈfrægmʌnɪd / Another word for fragmented — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fragmented means broken into small pieces or incomplete.

Synonyms & similar words

fragmentize split disconnected disunited fragmentise fragment breakup shattered broken disjointed disconnected incomplete scattered splintered separated disintegrated crumbled ruined damaged wrecked ruined divided apart dismembered fractured cracked

Synonyms by register

Formal

disjointed incoherent disorganized atomized

Informal

broken up in pieces all over the place scattered

Literary

shattered splintered fractured

Antonyms

whole complete unified integrated solid unbroken continuous

Common collocations

  • fragmented memory
  • fragmented society
  • fragmented data
  • fragmented approach
  • fragmented information
  • fragmented system
  • fragmented view

Word family

noun fragmentation
verb fragment
adjective fragmented
adverb fragmentedly

Usage note

Often used to describe things that have broken into pieces or are lacking coherence, such as memories, societies, or data. Can imply a loss of unity or completeness.

Example sentences

  1. The mirror was fragmented into tiny pieces.
  2. The story was fragmented and hard to follow.
  3. The vase was fragmented after it fell off the table.
  4. The team's strategy was fragmented and disorganized.
  5. The painting was fragmented and abstract.

Quotes

  • The world is so fragmented with all these different things going on. - Ryan Tedder
  • The media is so fragmented that people can't agree on anything anymore. - Howard Rheingold
  • The world is so fragmented now. It's so hard to connect with anybody. - Dave Grohl

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