adj

uprooted

Uprooted (adj) means Pulled out by the roots, or forced away from a familiar home or setting. Example: “The uprooted refugees struggled to adapt to a new country.”

adj

Pulled out by the roots, or forced away from a familiar home or setting.

"The uprooted refugees struggled to adapt to a new country."

How to use uprooted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPulled out completely, or forced away from where you belong.

Word forms

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What does “uprooted” mean?

The word “uprooted” means pulled out by the roots, or forced away from a familiar home or setting. In plain terms, pulled out completely, or forced away from where you belong.

How do you use “uprooted” in a sentence?

Here is “uprooted” used in a sentence: “The uprooted refugees struggled to adapt to a new country.”

What part of speech is “uprooted”?

“Uprooted” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of uprooted?

"uprooted" (adj) means pulled out by the roots, or forced away from a familiar home or setting.