Disjointed

/dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not connected or coherent; lacking a smooth sequence or logical consistency.

The lecture was disjointed, jumping from one topic to another without any clear connection.

Broken or separated into distinct parts.

His disjointed memories of the event made it hard for him to recount what happened.

Difficult to follow or understand due to a lack of order or coherence.

The disjointed plot of the film left the audience confused and disappointed.

From dis- + jointed, meaning to have severed connections.

disjointed thoughts

Ideas or reflections that are not logically connected.

disjointed narrative

A story that lacks a clear and continuous flow.

disjoint

To separate or disconnect.

jointed

Having joints; articulated.