1. having been pulled up by the roots or forced to leave one’s home or familiar environment

1. past tense and past participle of uproot: to pull or dig up by the roots
2. past tense and past participle of uproot: to force to leave a familiar place or situation

Examples

• The storm uprooted several large oak trees in the park.
• She carefully uprooted the seedlings to transplant them.
• The war uprooted thousands of families from their homes.
• He felt uprooted after moving to a new country.
• The uprooted refugees sought shelter in neighboring towns.
• Many uprooted plants died before they could be replanted.
• The company’s relocation left employees feeling uprooted.