disconnectedness
[/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪdnəs/]
noun
desconexão
1. The state or quality of being disconnected; lack of connection or continuity between things, people, or ideas
The disconnectedness between the two departments led to communication problems.
A desconexão entre os dois departamentos causou problemas de comunicação.
2. A feeling of emotional or social isolation; a sense of being separate from others or one's surroundings
She felt a profound disconnectedness from her family after moving abroad.
Ela sentiu uma profunda desconexão com sua família após se mudar para o exterior.
3. The quality of lacking coherence or logical relationship
The disconnectedness of his arguments made it hard to follow his reasoning.
A falta de coerência de seus argumentos dificultou acompanhar seu raciocínio.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this term gained prominence with discussions about mental health and social isolation, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. It's commonly used in psychological, sociological, and tech discussions to describe the paradox of feeling isolated despite digital connectivity.
Related Idioms & Phrases
feel a sense of disconnectedness
experience disconnectedness
state of disconnectedness
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