unconnected

[ uhn-kuh-nek-tid ]

adjective

1. not connected; connected; not joined together or attached:

   an unconnected wire.

2. lacking coherence:

   an unconnected account of the accident.

unconnected

/ ˌʌnkəˈnɛktɪd /

adjective

1. not linked; separate or independent
2. disconnected or incoherent

Derived Forms

• ˌunconˈnectedly, adverb
• ˌunconˈnectedness, noun

Other Words From

• uncon·nected·ly adverb
• uncon·nected·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unconnected¹

First recorded in 1730–40; un- ¹ + connected

Example Sentences

He added he was satisfied that they were engaged in "entirely unconnected" police matters at the time.

From BBC

But although Bannon has a less desperate relationship with Trump—he has called Trump a “moderate” and can fill airtime with rants fully unconnected to whatever is happening in Trump’s world—he still seems to need the former president for his ambitions.

From Slate

Details of the trial could not be reported until a court order was lifted on Friday, after Parslow pleaded guilty to an unconnected sexual offence and two charges under the Malicious Communications Act.

From BBC

The restored timetable comes a week after the reintroduction of peak time fares - although the two are unconnected.

From BBC

One party source reckons taking "lavish gifts" that are unconnected to the work of the day is just wrong.

From BBC

Related Words

• immaterial
• unrelated