isolated

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   not close together in time

   isolated instances of rebellion

2. 2
   adj

   marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements

   little isolated worlds, as abruptly disjunct and unexpected as a palm-shaded well in the Sahara- Scientific Monthly

3. 3
   adj

   cut off or left behind

   an isolated pawn

4. 4
   adj

   Placed or standing apart or alone; in isolation.

   an isolated tree in the mountains

5. 5
   adj

   Happening or occurring only once.

   isolated case

6. 6
   adj

   Lacking peers who share one's beliefs, experiences, practices, etc.

   I feel so isolated among my workmates

7. 7
   adj

   remote and separate physically or socially

8. 8
   adj

   under forced isolation especially for health reasons

Etymology

A rendering into English of French isolé.