isolation

noun

iso·la·tion ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce isolation (audio)

also ˌi-

: the action of isolating : the condition of being isolated

Example Sentences

the isolation of the mountain community after the long book tour, the author looked forward to the isolation of his office

Recent Examples on the Web New Zealand's swift response to the pandemic, tough pandemic rules, and its geographic isolation kept it largely free from the virus until the end of last year.

Fox News, 12 Sep. 2022 The majority would take my isolation personally, but a few stuck around and stood by me regardless of my distant behavior.

Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Sep. 2022 Despite Saudi Arabia’s track record in those areas, its isolation from the Western world is lessening, and LIV Golf is a result rather than a cause.

Michael Silverman, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Victim advocates have said that one barrier to helping people escape abusive relationships is their isolation and connecting them to resources.

Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 But as striking as the absurd monotony is their isolation.

Kenzie Sutton, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2022 Russia has turned to Turkey to lessen its international isolation after the U.S. and its allies imposed sanctions following the war in Ukraine.

Jared Malsin, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Jill Biden's positive test came nine days after the president ended his isolation for a rebound case of COVID-19.

Staff And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 Those without symptoms, or who are fever-free and whose symptoms are improving, can end their isolation after five days, the agency advises—even though research shows that many with COVID are still infectious at this point.

Erin Prater, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2022 See More

isolation

noun

as in solitude

the state of being alone or kept apart from others after the long book tour, the author looked forward to the isolation of his office

Synonyms & Similar Words

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solitude
loneliness
privacy
segregation
seclusion
aloneness
separateness
solitariness
insulation
sequestration
secludedness
confinement
vacuum
quarantine
lonesomeness
internment
withdrawal
retirement
ghettoization
incarceration

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

society
companionship
company
camaraderie
fellowship
comradeship

Synonym Chooser

The words seclusion and solitude are common synonyms of isolation. While all three words mean "the state of one who is alone," isolation stresses detachment from others often involuntarily.

the isolation of the village in winter

The synonyms seclusion and isolation are sometimes interchangeable, but seclusion suggests a shutting away or keeping apart from others often connoting deliberate withdrawal from the world or retirement to a quiet life.

lived in pastoral seclusion

While the synonyms solitude and isolation are close in meaning, solitude may imply a condition of being apart from all human beings or of being cut off by wish or circumstances from one's usual associates.

a few quiet hours of solitude

单词	isolation
释义	isolation noun iso·la·tion ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shən also ˌi- : the action of isolating : the condition of being isolated Synonyms aloneness insulation privacy secludedness seclusion segregation separateness sequestration solitariness solitude See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the isolation of the mountain community after the long book tour, the author looked forward to the isolation of his office Recent Examples on the Web New Zealand's swift response to the pandemic, tough pandemic rules, and its geographic isolation kept it largely free from the virus until the end of last year. Fox News, 12 Sep. 2022 The majority would take my isolation personally, but a few stuck around and stood by me regardless of my distant behavior. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Sep. 2022 Despite Saudi Arabia’s track record in those areas, its isolation from the Western world is lessening, and LIV Golf is a result rather than a cause. Michael Silverman, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Victim advocates have said that one barrier to helping people escape abusive relationships is their isolation and connecting them to resources. Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 But as striking as the absurd monotony is their isolation. Kenzie Sutton, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2022 Russia has turned to Turkey to lessen its international isolation after the U.S. and its allies imposed sanctions following the war in Ukraine. Jared Malsin, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Jill Biden's positive test came nine days after the president ended his isolation for a rebound case of COVID-19. Staff And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 Those without symptoms, or who are fever-free and whose symptoms are improving, can end their isolation after five days, the agency advises—even though research shows that many with COVID are still infectious at this point. Erin Prater, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1833, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing isolation reproductive isolation self-isolation in isolation reproductive isolation self-isolation in isolation Kids Definition isolation noun iso·la·tion ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shən : the act of keeping apart from others : the condition of being kept apart from others … it was the cows who were responsible for the wood's isolation … Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting Medical Definition isolation noun iso·la·tion ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shən 1 : the action of isolating or condition of being isolated isolation of a virus put the patient in isolation 2 : a segregation of a group of organisms from related forms in such a manner as to prevent crossing 3 : a psychological defense mechanism consisting of the separating of ideas or memories from the emotions connected with them isolation noun as in solitude the state of being alone or kept apart from others after the long book tour, the author looked forward to the isolation of his office Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance solitude loneliness privacy segregation seclusion aloneness separateness solitariness insulation sequestration secludedness confinement vacuum quarantine lonesomeness internment withdrawal retirement ghettoization incarceration Antonyms & Near Antonyms society companionship company camaraderie fellowship comradeship Synonym Chooser The words seclusion and solitude are common synonyms of isolation. While all three words mean "the state of one who is alone," isolation stresses detachment from others often involuntarily. the isolation of the village in winter The synonyms seclusion and isolation are sometimes interchangeable, but seclusion suggests a shutting away or keeping apart from others often connoting deliberate withdrawal from the world or retirement to a quiet life. lived in pastoral seclusion While the synonyms solitude and isolation are close in meaning, solitude may imply a condition of being apart from all human beings or of being cut off by wish or circumstances from one's usual associates. a few quiet hours of solitude
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