remote
The term evokes a sense of isolation, whether physical, emotional, or probabilistic. When describing a location, it suggests a lack of accessibility and a feeling of solitude or wildness, contrasting with "urban" or "central."
When applied to people or possibilities, it suggests a gap that is difficult to bridge. A remote person is not just quiet, but emotionally unreachable, while a remote possibility is so slim it is almost negligible, bordering on the impossible.
Countable when referring to the physical handheld device used for electronics. Uncountable when referring to the quality of being distant or isolated.
💬Casual Conversation
Did you hide the remote again? I'm losing my mind.
Did you hide the remote again? I'm losing my mind.
Chill out. It's probably just tucked away in the couch.
Chill out. It's probably just tucked away in the couch.
Meanings
Examples
The possibility of a peaceful resolution is remote.
His demeanor was remote and utterly inscrutable.