isolated

[ ahy-suh-ley-tid, is-uh- ]

adjective

1. separated from other persons or things; alone; solitary.

Other Words From

• iso·lated·ly adverb
• semi-iso·lated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of isolated¹

First recorded in 1755–65; equivalent to French isol(é) (from Italian; isolato ) + -ate ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

What I found suggested that Crusius’ grievances were neither isolated nor unique.

From Salon

Stake may be shameless about using its Kick stars to promote gambling, but its marketing strategies are not isolated to their Twitch knockoff.

From Slate

"It shows the freedom that bus travel can offer, especially to those living in more isolated areas or with limited access to transport."

From BBC

These were not isolated incidents - 13 of the 25 venues we visited failed to respond appropriately to the Angela code word.

From BBC

Ms Carberry KC said Ms Batool was a “vulnerable young woman”, isolated from her family and struggling.

From BBC

Related Words

• confined
• deserted
• detached
• hidden
• lonely
• outlying
• remote
• secluded
• segregated
• unusual