insulated
adjective/ˈɪnsjuleɪtɪd/
/ˈɪnsəleɪtɪd/
- protected with a material that prevents heat, sound, electricity, etc. from passing through
- insulated wires
- a well-insulated house
- insulated against something The laboratory was well insulated against outside noise.
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- insulated against/from something protected from unpleasant influences or experiences
- Many financial institutions are now insulated against higher interest rates.
- The community was totally insulated from the outside world.
Extra Examples- The wealthy feel completely insulated from an economic downturn.
- We are largely insulated from significantly higher costs.
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