1
as in disconnected
not clearly or logically connected
a delirious inmate whose unconnected ramblings frustrated the staff
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2
as in single
not physically attached to another unit
the unconnected houses in the private development have common areas and share certain facilities
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Recent Examples of unconnected
Is the defense of Europe really unconnected to U.S. security?
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Feb. 2025
Those without a working phone are encouraged to wave down assistance from those able to help, such as a first responder, or dial 911 from an unconnected phone.
—Parker Mancino, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2025
From connecting the unconnected and empowering remote communities to revolutionizing sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and transportation, the impact of this technological convergence will be profound and far-reaching.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This capability not only connects the unconnected but also promotes economic development in these regions.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Feb. 2025
Those without a working phone are encouraged to wave down assistance from those able to help, such as a first responder, or dial 911 from an unconnected phone.
—Parker Mancino, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2025
From connecting the unconnected and empowering remote communities to revolutionizing sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and transportation, the impact of this technological convergence will be profound and far-reaching.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This capability not only connects the unconnected but also promotes economic development in these regions.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconnected
Adjective
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The setback has led to a period of reflection and redefinition as many members feel disconnected and betrayed.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Frantic screams echoed through the phone as a Wisconsin 911 dispatcher tried to ask what was going on, but the call abruptly disconnected.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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If this were to happen in reality, the very first thing is that every single government, every single big business would invent an alternative.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Likewise, small business optimism saw its single largest one-month gain ever recorded, a 41-point jump.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The lieutenant governor is not like an attorney general or a comptroller, positions that have wholly separate functions that are to some extent supposed to act as a check on the executive.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, a separate pending lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of another part of the law that requires age verification to try to prevent minors from having access to online pornographic sites.—
Dara Kam,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In contrast, private sector benefits can be inconsistent.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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For instance, if marketing, sales, and customer service aren’t working together, customers may receive inconsistent information or services.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One adult who lives in the detached garage and six adults and three cats who live in an adjacent home were displaced by the fire, according to the post.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2025
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These parents fulfill their child’s basic needs—food, shelter and clothing—but remain emotionally detached and disengaged.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Things seem out of alignment, from confused brand names, dates and products to upsets creating conflict and negativity, impacting customer appeal.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The broadcast then cut to Berry looking slightly confused and wiping her lips, prompting criticism for Brody kissing Berry without consent.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These speeches then feel didactic in a way Shepard’s script never does, their fourth-wall-breaking execution making the play feel disjointed and self-consciously stagy — which is also a problem with the performances.—
Maya Phillips,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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To be sure, disjointed, weak, or ambivalent cultures may be as problematic as a cult, resulting in a pathological sense of chaos, unpredictability, and anarchic individualism where cooperation and team work become an impossibility.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What’s especially frustrating to people involved in ferret conservation is that funding and staff resources were already limited heading into 2025.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
26 Feb. 2025
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Most welcomed this move, even if the timing was frustrating.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Unconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconnected. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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