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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Mules were used to lug water and food to isolated mountain areas. Micheline Maynard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024 What happened to Salinas and Villanueva are far from isolated incidents. Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 Studies show that nearly 60 percent of junior talent don’t communicate their needs or goals to their managers, leaving them feeling isolated and anxious. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024 In addition, disparities persist, as Black, Hispanic, Native American women and those in isolated areas face higher death rates from the disease. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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