English · Word Candidate

disconnected

/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktəd/

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Meaning · English

That is no longer connected.

Adjective

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).

Meaning · English

Feeling a lack of empathy or association with something.

Adjective

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).

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.

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