estranged
Americanadjective
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displaying or evincing a feeling of alienation; alienated.
The setting denotes the estranged environment in which the protagonists saw themselves when fighting for recognition.
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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.
adjective
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separated and living apart from one's spouse
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no longer friendly; alienated
Other Word Forms
- estrangedness noun
- unestranged adjective
Etymology
Origin of estranged
Example Sentences
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"It's such a messed-up situation. It's just so complex," Caroline, 25, says of the estranged relationship.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Gadd co-stars with Jamie Bell as estranged friends in this drama exploring the fragility of male relationships.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Two years later, in London, Mary is estranged from her parents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
The estranged pair married in October 2020 and share two children.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
This time the changes didn’t make me feel estranged from my own body.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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