disjointedness

[/dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪdnəs/]
noun
desconexão, falta de coerência, desarticulação
1. The quality or state of being disjointed; lack of connection, coherence, or logical sequence
The disjointedness of his speech made it difficult to follow his argument.
A desconexão de seu discurso tornou difícil acompanhar seu argumento.
2. Lack of continuity or smooth flow between parts or ideas
The disjointedness of the film's narrative confused many viewers.
A falta de coerência da narrativa do filme confundiu muitos espectadores.
3. The state of being separated at joints or lacking proper articulation
The dancer's movements showed a certain disjointedness that was unsettling.
Os movimentos da dançarina mostravam certa desarticulação que era perturbadora.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'desconexão' is frequently used in academic, journalistic, and professional contexts to describe poorly structured arguments or presentations. In American English, the word is common in literary criticism, psychology, and casual conversation when discussing unclear communication or fragmented thinking patterns.
NYC Slang
messiness, all over the place
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incoherencedisconnectionfragmentationlack of continuitydisunitychopiness
Antonyms / Antônimos
coherenceconnectionunitycontinuityfluencyarticulation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desconexão, falta de coerência
Most commonly used in formal or academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
falta de lógica, desarticulação
Colloquial usage tends toward simpler expressions
São Paulo
desconexão, incoerência
Common in business and professional communication
Portugal
desarticulação, falta de coesão
European Portuguese may prefer 'falta de coesão' in some contexts

Related Words

disjointeddisjointdisconnectincoherentfragmenteddiscontinuous

Related Idioms & Phrases

a loose cannon (pessoa desarticulada nas ações)
all over the place (desconexo, sem lógica)
doesn't add up (não faz sentido, desconexo)
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