This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
estranged
[ ih-streynjd ]
/ ɪˈstreɪndʒd /
Save This Word!
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
adjective
displaying or evincing a feeling of alienation; alienated: The setting denotes the estranged environment in which the protagonists saw themselves when fighting for recognition.
no longer in a friendly or affectionate relationship with a family member or friend, and typically living apart: His estranged wife is living only 10 miles away.
QUIZ
WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?
Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!
Question 1 of 7
Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.
OTHER WORDS FROM estranged
es·trang·ed·ness [ih-streyn-jid-nis, -streynjd-], /ɪˈstreɪn dʒɪd nɪs, -ˈstreɪndʒd-/, nounun·es·tranged, adjectiveWords nearby estranged
estrade, estradiol, estragon, estral, estrange, estranged, estrangement, estray, estreat, Estrela mountain dog, Estremadura
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
How to use estranged in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for estranged
estranged
/ (ɪˈstreɪndʒd) /
adjective
separated and living apart from one's spouse
no longer friendly; alienated
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012