Definition

The state of being removed from one's home or origin, often leading to feelings of disconnection or instability.

Example

The uprootedness of the refugees made it difficult for them to adjust to their new environment.

Conversation

I've been feeling a bit of uprootedness since I moved here.

I can understand that; it's hard to adjust sometimes.

Yeah, I miss my old friends and the familiar places.

It takes time, but you'll find your groove here, I promise.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uprootedness → It is formed from "up-" (meaning upward or away) and "root" (from Old English "wroot", meaning the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition) and "-ness" (meaning the quality of). The word describes the state of being removed from one's roots or origins, both literally and metaphorically.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'away' ('up-') from your 'roots' — this helps you remember that 'uprootedness' means the quality of being removed from one's origins.

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