singled-out
Picked from many
Singled-out describes someone or something selected from a group for special attention, whether positive or negative.
A student might feel singled-out for praise or for criticism: She felt singled-out by the teacher's constant corrections.
The hyphenated form typically appears before a noun: the singled-out employee, while after a verb the hyphen often drops: He was singled out for promotion.
Selected from alternatives
- pickedChose from options
- selectedDeliberately chosen
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- identifiedDetermined the identity of
targeted · spotlighted · handpicked · appointed · nominated · elected · tapped · marked
Held at fault
- scapegoatedMade to bear others' fault
- targetedChosen for specific attention
- accusedCharged with wrongdoing
- attackedActed aggressively against
condemned · vilified · criticized · censured · reproached · reprimanded · admonished · denounced
Given recognition or respect
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- praisedExpressed approval of
- commendedExpressed approval of
- acknowledgedAccepted as true
lauded · applauded · distinguished · recognized · awarded · decorated · spotlighted · featured
Without others present
- separatedPut or kept apart
- excludedShut out, denied entry
- ostracizedExcluded from a group
- alienatedMade distant or hostile
segregated · quarantined · withdrawn · detached · removed · extracted · sequestered · partitioned
chosen
Selected from alternatives
- pickedChose from options
- selectedDeliberately chosen
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
identified · targeted · spotlighted · handpicked · appointed · nominated · elected · tapped · marked · specified
blamed
Held at fault
- scapegoatedMade to bear others' fault
- targetedChosen for specific attention
- accusedCharged with wrongdoing
attacked · condemned · vilified · criticized · censured · reproached · reprimanded · admonished · denounced · faulted
honored
Given recognition or respect
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- praisedExpressed approval of
- commendedExpressed approval of
acknowledged · lauded · applauded · distinguished · recognized · awarded · decorated · spotlighted · featured · highlighted
alone
Without others present
- separatedPut or kept apart
- excludedShut out, denied entry
- ostracizedExcluded from a group
alienated · segregated · quarantined · withdrawn · detached · removed · extracted · sequestered · partitioned · cut-off
singled-outblended in
Became indistinguishable from surroundings
included · assimilated · integrated · merged · absorbed
singled-outoverlooked
Not noticed or considered
ignored · unnoticed · passed-over · blended in · disregarded
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