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.
Chill out. It's probably just tucked away in the couch.
Meanings
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
"They live in a remote village in the mountains."
Having a slight chance of occurring; unlikely.
"There is a remote possibility that the flight will be cancelled."
"Despite her smile, she seemed remote and detached during the interview."