isolated

adjective

iso·​lat·​ed ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd 

 also  ˈi-

1

: occurring alone or once : unique

2

: sporadic

Synonyms

• cloistered
• covert
• hidden
• quiet
• remote
• retired
• secluded
• secret
• sheltered

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

Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025

Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025

In an age where experience is everything, Universal’s UK resort can pioneer an approach where the journey feels truly continuous — not a sequence of isolated moments, but one connected, captivating narrative. —Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025

The severe weather threats will shift on Tuesday, hitting central Texas all the way up to upstate New York with damaging winds, large hail and possible isolated tornadoes. —Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025

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