lacking orderly continuity "a confused set of instructions" "a confused dream about the end of the world" "disconnected fragments of a story" "scattered thoughts"
not plugged in or connected to a power source "the iron is disconnected"
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions "abrupt prose"
having been divided
having the unity destroyed "Congress...gave the impression of...a confusing sum of disconnected local forces"-Samuel Lubell "a league of disunited nations"- E.B.White "a fragmented coalition" "a split group"
(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds
cut short crisply "staccato applause" "a staccato command" "staccato notes"