1. broken into small pieces or parts; incomplete or disconnected

Examples

• The ancient pottery was found in a fragmented state.
• Her fragmented memories of the accident made it difficult to recall what happened.
• The company’s fragmented approach to marketing confused customers.
• After the explosion, fragmented glass covered the sidewalk.
• His fragmented sleep left him feeling exhausted.
• The fragmented political system made it hard to pass new laws.
• She tried to piece together the fragmented information from various sources.