isolating
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing someone to feel alone or separated from others.
- Her illness was isolating because she couldn't leave the house for months.
- The long winter nights felt isolating for the new residents of the small town.
- Working from home can be isolating if you don't make an effort to stay in touch with colleagues.
Synonyms
noun
- The act of keeping someone or something separate from others.
- Social isolating during the pandemic was difficult for many people.
- The isolating of the chemical compound required careful lab work.
- The isolating of sick patients helped stop the spread of the virus.