Uprooted

Pronunciation: /əˈpruːtɪd/

Uprooted (verb)

  1. To pull a plant out of the ground completely.
  2. To force people to leave their home or country.

Examples

  • The gardener uprooted the weeds from the garden.
  • Farmers often uproot old trees to plant new ones.

Common collocations: uproot a tree, uproot weeds, uproot families, uproot communities, uprooted plant

Uprooted (adjective)

  1. Describing a plant that has been removed from the ground.
  2. Describing a person who feels disconnected from their home or culture.

Examples

  • The uprooted plant lay on the ground.
  • Uprooted trees can be dangerous during storms.

Synonyms of Uprooted

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Uprooted

  • when describing stability or being firmly established