The buses in Montgomery were segregated.
Source: tatoeba (30321)
Segregated
Synonyms for "segregated" (69 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (14)
Strong matches (21)
Related words (34)
Noun(4 words)
Adjective(6 words)
out-of-the-wayout-of-the-worldquarantinedremoteremovedretiredroped offscatteredsealed offsecludedseparateseparatedsequesteredshut offunfrequentedunvisitedwithdrawn
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: alienated, apart, classify, compartmentalized, cordoned.
- Sentence evidence is available for segregated, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "segregated".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "segregated"
Keep "segregated" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "segregated" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "segregated", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "segregated" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriesdata managementdata management conceptdata organizationdata segregation conceptdivisiongenetics conceptgroupinginformation security conceptinheritance conceptpolicy termprocessingracial discriminationseparationsocial phenomenon
More specific
16 entrieschemical separationdata partitioningdata silosdominant alleleeconomic segregationeducational segregationgender segregationmetal separationpartitioned data storesracial segregationrecessive alleleresidential segregationrestricted datasetssample stratificationtask groupingwaste segregation
Collocations
9 entriesracial segregationsegregated classroomssegregated datasegregated facilitiessegregated housingsegregated neighborhoodssegregated schoolssegregated servicessegregated waste streams
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
7 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
He lives in a segregated community.
Source: tatoeba (2145850)
Although the locker rooms were segregated by sex, upon entering the bath, women and men were not separated—it was a mixed bath.
Source: tatoeba (2811784)
This is the future that we’re building, one where all of us here at home and around the world are free to live out our dreams. Where our children’s aspirations aren’t segregated into pink and blue. Where working families don’t have to choose between taking care of a loved one and earning a paycheck. Where women and girls, no matter where they live, are free from fear of violence -- including gun violence.
Source: tatoeba (5215500)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "segregated"?
Closest matches include alienated, apart, classify, compartmentalized, cordoned.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "segregated"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.