disconnected

adjective
UK: /ˌdɪskəˈnektɪd/
US: /ˌdɪskəˈnektɪd/

  1. Not connected; separated from something else.

    1. The phone line is disconnected now, so I can't call.
    2. After the storm, many houses were disconnected from the power grid.

  2. Feeling or appearing isolated or detached from other people or things.

    1. She felt disconnected from her friends after moving away.
    2. He seemed disconnected during the meeting, not engaging in the discussion.

Synonyms

isolated unplugged detached
disconnected verb

  1. To stop a device from being connected to a power supply or another device.

    1. Please disconnected the TV before you leave.
    2. The technician disconnected the faulty wire to prevent further damage.

  2. To be or cause to be separated from an established relationship or network.

    1. She disconnected from social media for a week to reduce stress.
    2. The company disconnected its services in the region due to political instability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disconnected" in English means: Not connected; separated from something else., Feeling or appearing isolated or detached from other people or things..

The phonetic transcription of "disconnected" is /ˌdɪskəˈnektɪd/ in British English and /ˌdɪskəˈnektɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disconnected": isolated, unplugged, detached.

Example usage of "disconnected": "The phone line is disconnected now, so I can't call.". More examples on the page.