əˈbɹʌpt kənˈfjuːzd ˌdɪskəˈnɛktəd dɪsˈdʒɔɪn.tɪd dɪsˈɔɹdɚd dɪsˈɔːdəd ˈskætɚd ˈskætəd splɪt stəˈkɑːtoʊ 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 (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply staccato applause a staccato command staccato notes 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 a league of disunited nations a fragmented coalition a split group