isolated

Definition

  • adjective: separate from others
  • adjective: occurring alone or once
  • synonyms: detached, insulated, insular

Examples

  • She felt 'isolated' [='alone'] in her new school. [=she felt unhappy because of being separated from people she knew]

  • There have been reports of 'isolated' [='sporadic'] outbreaks of the disease.

  • Certain patients must be 'isolated from' the others in a separate ward.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) this recent outbreak. - Outbreak? - Yeah. Another dozen infected. We lost two officers this morning. But the rest are isolated, so we have it under control. Lieutenant, I have a colleague I believe is here. I'd like to speak with her... Katarina Jones. (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8