isolated

adjective

iso·​lat·​ed ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd 

also ˈi-

1

: occurring alone or once : unique

2

: sporadic

Synonyms of isolated

• secluded
• sheltered
• hidden

Examples of isolated in a Sentence

The town remains a very isolated community.

The camp is located in an isolated area.

The arrest was an isolated incident in his youth.

a few isolated cases of vandalism

Recent Examples on the Web

Punches to the genitals, stupidly daring acts involving fire or firearms while under the influence of alcohol are the daily bread of Bryk’s trio of amateur stuntmen, or stunt boys, in the small, isolated Canadian town of Inch. —Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026

Twelve to 18 inches of snow is expected across the metro, with a few isolated spots in Wisconsin reaching over 18 inches. —March 14, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026

Why this matters beyond one company Large cyber incidents rarely stay isolated. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026

Initially, the star-formation rate will remain small and continue to decline ever so slightly, while isolated episodes of star-formation continue within our galactic plane. —Big Think, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for isolated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated