isolated

1 of 2

adjective

iso·​lat·​ed ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd 

also ˈi-

1

: occurring alone or once : unique

2

: sporadic

isolated

2 of 2

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

Beyond the shores of their isolated rock, animals like otters and orcas appear between the waves. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Many of these high-fiber candies use isolated fibers, such as inulin, chicory root, soluble corn fiber, and other prebiotics. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026

Eastern counties have the highest chance of rain and the potential of an isolated severe storm. — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

These models, which were operating as agents, escaped an isolated testing environment that had very limited internet access. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 26 Aug. 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