tertiary · Sadness

Isolated

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What is Isolated?

The feeling of being cut off from others, either physically or emotionally, often without choosing to be. It can arise even in a crowd when one feels fundamentally unseen or unheard. Isolation can quickly spiral into deeper feelings of worthlessness or despair.

When you might feel isolated

Isolated is a specific form of neglected, which itself is a type of sadness. You might experience this feeling in situations where sadness is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define isolated.

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