Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
uprooted
verb
/ʌpˈruːtɪd/
Definition
to pull a plant, tree, or other living thing out from the ground.
Examples
- The gardener uprooted the weeds to make space for new flowers.
- After the storm, many trees were uprooted and scattered across the field.
- Feeling uprooted, she decided to find a new place to call home.
Meaning
The term ‘uprooted’ refers to the act of removing something from its original location or context, often leading to a sense of loss or dislocation.
Synonyms
- removed
- dislodged
- taken out
- extracted
- displaced
