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.