isolated

adjective

iso·​lat·​ed ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce isolated (audio)
 also  ˈi-
1
: occurring alone or once : unique
2

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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Jericoacoara On Brazil's northeastern coast sits Jericoacoara, an isolated beach town. Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025 Wind prone locations along US-395 from Susanville south to CA/NV stateline may see isolated gusts up to 65 mph. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025 Third, building the entire supply chain, not just isolated links, is vital. Shilpan Amin, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025 Unsecured objects will blow away, downed tree limbs will cause isolated power outages, and high profile vehicles will be difficult to drive. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for isolated

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of isolated was in 1763

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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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