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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Shiv says when her estranged husband offers to hold the phone up to Logan’s ear, before uttering some of the saddest words she’s ever said: “Are you just being nice to me?”
From Salon
Bona did not respond to her estranged husband's allegations but a former spokesperson for her father denied the couple owned 21 farms.
From BBC
He said users often claim removing contact with family members is now becoming a trend - but Ben believes becoming estranged is the "last resort" for many.
From BBC
He acknowledged his son had been going through a rough patch with his wife—they were estranged during this period—but said his son had no known mental-health issues.
Nor did he make any mention of the elephant in the room - or any room the Beckhams set foot in - the recent family drama involving his estranged older brother Brooklyn.
From BBC
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