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Synonyms of isolation

10 similar words

Another word for isolation is loneliness. Other synonyms of isolation are seclusion, aloneness, onlyhood and solitariness.

Synonyms and similar words for isolation

nounThe state of being isolated, detached, or separated; the state of being away from other people.

  • alonenessThe state of being alone; solitude, isolation.
  • seclusionThe state of being secluded or shut out, as from company, society, the world, etc.; solitude.
  • lonelinessThe condition or state of being alone or having no companions.
  • onehead
  • oneship
  • onlyhoodThe condition of being unique, single, or alone.
  • onlinessThe state of being alone or unique.
  • solitarinessThe state or quality of being solitary.
  • solitude
  • loneness archaicThe state of being alone; loneliness, solitariness.

Meaning of isolation

  1. noun The state of being isolated, detached, or separated; the state of being away from other people.
  2. noun The act of isolating.
  3. noun The state of not having diplomatic relations with other countries (either with most or all other countries, or with specified other countries).

Full definition of isolation

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Questions about synonyms of isolation

What is another word for isolation?
Isolation has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as loneliness, seclusion, aloneness, onlyhood and solitariness.
What does isolation mean?
Isolation means the state of being isolated, detached, or separated; the state of being away from other people.

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