adj · adv · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˌʌntəˈɡɛðə/
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General-American:/ˌʌntəˈɡɛðəɹ/
rhymes with -ɛðə(ɹ)
1
adj
Meaning 1
Not together.
Not cohesive or united; disunited, disparate, separated; also, not coordinated; uncoordinated.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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2
adj
Meaning 2
Not together.
Of a person or their behaviour: not composed; disorganized, sloppy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: uncollected, uncomposed
Antonyms: none provided
3
adj
Meaning 3
Not together.
Of a situation: not under control; chaotic, disorganized.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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4
adv
Meaning 4
In a disorderly manner; apart.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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5
noun
Meaning 5
That which is not together.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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History
Etymology
The adjective and adverb are derived from un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + together. The noun is probably derived from the adjective.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.