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uprooted

[ʌpˈruːtɪd]

uprooted Definition

  • 1to pull a plant including its roots out of the ground
  • 2to remove someone from their home or usual environment
  • 3to cause something to be removed or destroyed

Using uprooted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "uprooted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The storm uprooted several trees in the park.

  • Example

    The family was uprooted from their home due to the war.

  • Example

    The new policy uprooted the existing system.

uprooted Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for uprooted

Phrases with uprooted

  • to leave one's home or usual environment

    Example

    After living in the same town for 30 years, it was difficult for her to uproot herself and move to a new city.

  • a tree that has been pulled out of the ground, including its roots

    Example

    The uprooted tree blocked the road and caused a traffic jam.

  • a group of people who have been forced to leave their homes or usual environment

    Example

    The uprooted community struggled to find a new place to live after the earthquake destroyed their village.

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Summary: uprooted in Brief

The verb 'uprooted' [ʌpˈruːtɪd] means to remove a plant from the ground, to remove someone from their home or usual environment, or to cause something to be removed or destroyed. It can be used literally, as in 'The storm uprooted several trees in the park,' or figuratively, as in 'The new policy uprooted the existing system.' The phrase 'uproot oneself' refers to leaving one's home or usual environment, while 'uprooted community' describes a group of people who have been forced to leave their homes.