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| desultory |
disordered, disconnected, or unmethodical; aimless. [1/2 definitions] |
| disjoin |
to separate or disconnect, or become separated or disconnected. |
| fraction |
a small part disconnected from a whole; fragment. [1/4 definitions] |
| fragmentary |
consisting of fragments; incomplete or disconnected. |
| loneliness |
the feeling of sadness that may be felt when being without the company or caring support of other people or when feeling disconnected from those around one. |
| random |
(informal) disconnected from ordinary logic; nonsensical; inexplicable. [1/4 definitions] |
| scrappy1 |
consisting of bits and pieces; fragmentary, disconnected, or raggedy. |
| separate |
to become disconnected. [2/12 definitions] |
| separated |
being apart or disconnected from others. [1/2 definitions] |
| snatchy |
happening in, consisting of, or characterized by snatches; disconnected; spasmodic or irregular. |
| staccato |
characterized by a series of short, disconnected parts. [1/6 definitions] |
| uncouple |
to become unfastened or disconnected. [1/2 definitions] |
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