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

Zevallos said a key finding of the investigation is that in Peru there are no isolated routes for each type of crime. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

Officials say Monday's tragedy is far from an isolated incident and are urging the public to slow down and pay attention. — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

This isn’t an isolated generator either, it is tied into the current session and pulls in the musical context of your current project. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026

The storm could unload 8 to 12 inches across Maui and the Big Island, with isolated totals up to 25 inches possible on the Big Island. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 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