disconnected

/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktəd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

That is no longer connected.

Adjective

Examples

There's no use trying to make a call on the disconnected phone.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Feeling a lack of empathy or association with something.

Adjective

Examples

I just feel so disconnected from people living on the other side of the world.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “disconnected” mean?

That is no longer connected.

Is “disconnected” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.