adjective
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not linked; separate or independent
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disconnected or incoherent
Other Word Forms
- unconnectedly adverb
- unconnectedness noun
Etymology
Origin of unconnected
Example Sentences
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The novel’s second portion jumps forward to offer Rustom’s story, one that initially seems unconnected even as it grounds the book thematically.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
At the time, Okamoto had, in fact, been trying to reduce her Zoloft dosage with the help of physicians unconnected to Hers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025
“It’s possible that these are all isolated incidents which are completely unconnected, other than the timing of the banks fessing up to them.”
From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025
Mr Tinnelly believes the incident reignited concerns over Re-Gen's unconnected waste operation.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025
Moreover, she could not believe that I was serious, since I had just had a tailor cut a tightly fitting blazer, unconnected with the sacks that Americans draped on their shoulders.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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