CEFR B2

isolating

adjective

Meaning

Causing someone to feel separate, alone, or apart from others.

Examples

The pandemic's isolating effect on the elderly was a major concern.
He found the remote work environment incredibly isolating.

Synonyms: lonely, secluded, solitary, ostracizing

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isolating (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Causing someone to feel separate, alone, or apart from others.

Examples

The pandemic's isolating effect on the elderly was a major concern.
He found the remote work environment incredibly isolating.
Her shyness made social situations feel isolating.

How to Use isolating

isolating oneself (phrasal verb): To deliberately separate oneself from other people. — "He started isolating himself from his friends after the breakup."
isolating from (prepositional phrase): To physically separate from a group or environment. — "The facility is designed for isolating hazardous materials from the public."

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