Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
estranged
adjective
/ɪˈstreɪndʒd/
Definition
Having lost former closeness or affection; no longer in a friendly or loving relationship.
Examples
- After years of disagreement, they felt completely estranged from each other.
- He became estranged from his family after moving to another city.
- The estranged husband and wife eventually found a way to communicate for the sake of their children.
Meaning
The state of being separated from someone you were once close to, often due to conflict or growing apart.
Synonyms
- alienated
- disaffected
- separated
- distanced
- isolated
