What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dissociated
Example
After the accident, he felt dissociated from his body and couldn't move. [dissociated: adjective]
Example
The report dissociated the company's financial performance from its marketing strategy. [dissociated: verb]
isolated
Example
He felt isolated in the new city without any friends or family. [isolated: adjective]
Example
The small village was isolated from the rest of the world by mountains and forests. [isolated: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Isolated is more commonly used than dissociated in everyday language, as it has a broader range of applications and is more accessible to ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dissociated and isolated?
Dissociated is more formal and technical than isolated, which is more casual and versatile in terms of formality level.
