isolated

adjective

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

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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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By shifting the focus from isolated incidents to observable patterns of behavior, organizations can foster a culture where feedback thrives. — Sandro Da Silva, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025 Deputies believe the shooting was an isolated incident and are asking anyone with information to call 530-749-7777, Option 5. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain, as it’s officially known, opened in late 2019 at 3317 Forty Mile Road. — Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025 This could lead to flash flooding, shallow debris flows over vulnerable burn scars, isolated rockslides, and hazardous travel conditions due slick roads. — William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 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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