estranged

American  

[ih-streynjd] / ɪˈstreɪndʒd /

adjective

1. displaying or evincing a feeling of alienation; alienated.

   The setting denotes the estranged environment in which the protagonists saw themselves when fighting for recognition.

2. 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.

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estranged British  

/ ɪˈstreɪndʒd /

adjective

1. separated and living apart from one's spouse

2. no longer friendly; alienated

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Other Word Forms

• estrangedness noun
• unestranged adjective

Etymology

Origin of estranged

First recorded in 1545–55; estrange + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Daughters were less likely to be estranged from their mothers; Black adult children were less likely than their white peers to be estranged from their mothers, but more likely to be estranged from their fathers.

From MarketWatch

The Journal previously reported that the company’s estranged founder, Chip Wilson, had privately been taking steps to run a proxy fight, frustrated with Lululemon “losing its cool,” among other things.

From The Wall Street Journal

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From MarketWatch

However, the sale of their La Quinta dwelling marks the second sale of a shared home since that announcement was made—suggesting that the estranged husband and wife are getting their affairs in order.

From MarketWatch

At the time, she was still legally married, although she and her estranged husband were both in separate relationships.

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Related Words

• deserted
• desolate
• destitute
• empty
• homeless
• isolated
• lonesome
• reclusive
• solitary