disconnected

word · lemma: disconnect

/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪd/
/dˌɪskənˈɛktɪd/

Definition

Not connected to something, or feeling separate from people or things. It can describe both physical and emotional distance.

Usage & Nuances

Can refer to literal (wires, internet) or figurative (emotionally distant) separation. Common with technology: 'disconnected from the server.' As a feeling, similar to 'isolated' but less strong than 'alienated.'

Example Sentences

The phone is disconnected.

basic

He feels disconnected from his old friends.

basic

My computer got disconnected from the internet.

basic

After moving away, I sometimes feel a bit disconnected from my family.

natural

Sorry, the call got disconnected. Can you repeat that?

natural

She looked around, feeling strangely disconnected from everything happening.

natural