isolated

1 of 2

adjective

iso·​lat·​ed ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd 

also ˈi-

1

: occurring alone or once : unique

2

: sporadic

isolated

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past tense and past participle of isolate entry 1

Synonyms of isolated

Adjective

• secluded
• sheltered
• hidden

Examples of isolated in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Police said it is believed to be an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026

Eckhart stars in the film as ex-cop Steven Bay, who suffers from amnesia while working on an isolated farm. — Esther Lian, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2026

For African investors and technology founders, the hope will be that OPay’s setback proves an isolated complication rather than another obstacle to attracting international public-market capital. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

The next seven days look great with only Wednesday having the chance for isolated thunderstorms. — Scott Withers, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for isolated

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