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remote

[ri-moht] / rɪˈmoʊt /
ADJECTIVE
out-of-the-way; in the distance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distant far-flung far-off faraway inaccessible isolated lonely lonesome obscure outlying private secluded unknown
STRONG
alien back backwoods boondocks far frontier secret wild
WEAK
beyond devious foreign god-knows-where godforsaken in a backwater middle of nowhere off the beaten path off-lying outlandish removed retired undiscovered unsettled
Antonyms
STRONGEST
befriended close known loved mingling near open public sociable
WEAK
approachable convenient friendly gentle likely nearby possible probable related relevant warm
ADJECTIVE
irrelevant, unrelated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
farfetched obscure
STRONG
alien exclusive outside
WEAK
abstracted alone apart detached extraneous extrinsic foreign immaterial inappropriate indirect nongermane pointless removed strange unconnected
Antonyms
WEAK
approachable close convenient friendly gentle likely near nearby possible probable related relevant warm
ADJECTIVE
unlikely, improbable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
poor slim small
STRONG
faint outside slight
WEAK
doubtful dubious implausible inconsiderable meager negligible off slender
Antonyms
WEAK
approachable close convenient friendly gentle likely near nearby possible probable related relevant warm
ADJECTIVE
cold, detached; unapproachable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distant faraway icy
STRONG
cool
WEAK
abstracted aloof casual disinterested incurious indifferent introspective introverted laid-back offish putting on airs removed reserved standoffish stuck up uncommunicative unconcerned uninterested uninvolved uppity withdrawn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
close friendly near warm
WEAK
approachable convenient gentle likely nearby possible probable related relevant

Example Sentences

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The Himalayan nation, home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks including Everest, attracts thousands of trekkers each year, many walking remote high-altitude trails where emergency airlifts are costly.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Figures from the job services site LiveCareer reveal remote workers are typically searching for technology roles such as website and app development, copywriting and data analysis, alongside careers in marketing and finance.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

This provides new opportunities for remote workers seeking a lower cost of living and more space outside major cities, while removing geographical limits on hiring.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

For nearly two days, injured and alone, a U.S. aviator hid in a remote mountain crevice as Iranian forces and militias closed in on him with helicopters and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Mrs. Malvolio found the remote and snapped off the TV.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein