isolated
adjective
iso·lat·ed
ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd 
also ˈi-
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
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Wednesday's protests saw police fire tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds in Nairobi, with isolated clashes also breaking out in other towns.
—Humphrey Malalo, USA Today, 27 June 2025
At work, surveys show eight out of ten employees feel isolated and disconnected.
—Zach Mercurio, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The Islamic Republic is more isolated and heavily sanctioned.
—Sanam Vakil, Time, 26 June 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Wednesday's protests saw police fire tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds in Nairobi, with isolated clashes also breaking out in other towns.
—Humphrey Malalo, USA Today, 27 June 2025
At work, surveys show eight out of ten employees feel isolated and disconnected.
—Zach Mercurio, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The Islamic Republic is more isolated and heavily sanctioned.
—Sanam Vakil, Time, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for isolated
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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