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Definition of unjointed

unjointed

/ʌnˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
un · joint · ed
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unjointed Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having no joints, segments, or points of articulation; forming a single continuous piece.

Example

"Unlike arthropods, nematodes have smooth, unjointed bodies covered by a flexible cuticle."

2

Separated at the joints; dislocated or lacking coherent connection.

Example

"The old wooden puppet lay in the box with its limbs loose and unjointed."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'unjointed' refers literally to something lacking physical joints or segments (such as a plant stem or worm), 'disjointed' is typically used figuratively to describe thoughts, speech, or writing that lack coherence.

• Rhymes for unjointed

• Nearby Words

unjaded
unjam
unjoined
unjointed
unjoyful
unjudged
unjust

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unjointed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unjointed
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