feel isolated

/fiːl aɪˈsɔːleɪtɪd/
phraseIntermediate💡 experience loneliness or disconnection
informal

To experience a sense of loneliness or disconnection from others, often due to physical or emotional separation.

Working remotely for months made him feel isolated from his colleagues.

He felt disconnected from his coworkers due to prolonged remote work.

Students in rural areas often feel isolated from educational opportunities.

They experience a lack of access to resources and community support.

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This phrase is commonly used to describe emotional or social disconnection, not just physical separation.

Collocations

feel completely isolatedexperience extreme loneliness or disconnectionfeel socially isolatedexperience disconnection from social groups

Related Phrases

social isolationphrase
the state of being separated from social interactions
emotional isolationphrase
feeling disconnected from others emotionally

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use this phrase to describe emotional or social disconnection, not just physical separation.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Use this phrase to describe genuine emotional states, not just temporary loneliness.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines the verb 'feel' with the adjective 'isolated,' which comes from the Latin 'insulatus,' meaning 'made into an island.'

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to describe emotional states rather than physical locations. It can apply to individuals or groups who lack social or emotional support.

Word Breakdown

feel
to experience a sensation or emotion
verb
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isolated
separated or alone
adjective
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