adjective
- moved out of the normal position, especially referring to a bone that has been forced out of its joint
- disrupted or thrown into disorder
Usage: medical
Examples
- The athlete suffered a dislocated shoulder during the game.
- Her dislocated finger required immediate medical attention.
- The earthquake left many families dislocated from their homes.
- The war created thousands of dislocated refugees.
- His dislocated knee prevented him from walking normally.
- The storm left the entire community dislocated and confused.