isolating
Example Sentences
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That point is especially important for vulnerable teenagers whose offline environments may be isolating or hostile.
The work is exacting, isolating, high-pressure—and often takes a steep toll.
"I know to look out for the warning signs – if I'm not sleeping, eating regularly, taking on too much stress or if I'm isolating myself."
From BBC
Even with the world watching, the experience feels isolating, the crew sealed inside a failing machine with no room for mistakes.
From Los Angeles Times
Many Americans, research shows, find nuclear family structures isolating and insufficient, with some choosing to delay or avoid marriage.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
