Disjointed

usgb/dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
adjective

Not connected or smooth; having parts that do not link or match well.

The plot of the book was disjointed and hard to follow.
Visual representation of "disjointed" - Not connected or smooth; having parts that do not link or match well.

Often appears as...

  • disjointed narrative
  • disjointed plot
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Context Clues

Look for words around 'disjointed' that signal confusion or lack of cohesion.

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The lecture felt disjointed, jumping from topic to topic without clear transitions.
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Narrative Flow

In stories, 'disjointed' can imply a plot or narration that's hard to understand.

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The narrative was so disjointed that readers couldn’t understand the timeline.
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Critical Observation

Use 'disjointed' when critiquing work that feels incomplete or poorly structured.

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Her essay was disjointed, with ideas scattered throughout without clear support.
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