Synonyms for

Estranged

Verb / eˈstreɪndʒd / Another word for estranged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be no longer friendly with someone, or to be separated from someone

Synonyms & similar words

alien alienate estrange alienated disaffect alienated separated disconnected divorced isolated apart distant removed disengaged detached unfriendly cold distant unfamiliar foreign unknown estrangement disaffection disunity division

Synonyms by register

Formal

alienated disaffected separated divorced

Informal

out of touch on the outs drifted apart

Literary

estranged alien sundered

Antonyms

united connected close attached friendly amicable reconciled

Common collocations

  • estranged from family
  • estranged from spouse
  • estranged from parents
  • become estranged
  • long estranged
  • estranged lover
  • estranged sibling

Word family

noun estrangement
verb estrange
adjective estranged
adverb estrangedly

Usage note

Often used to describe relationships that have become distant or hostile, particularly family ties. It implies a loss of affection or connection.

Example sentences

  1. After the divorce, John and his wife became estranged.
  2. The family feud caused the brothers to become estranged.
  3. Tom felt estranged from his friends after moving to a new town.
  4. The long-distance caused the couple to become estranged.
  5. The misunderstanding led to an estrangement between the two friends.

Quotes

  • The distance between us grew, and we became estranged from each other.
  • Sometimes it's better to be estranged from someone who is not good for us.
  • The estrangement between us is painful, but necessary.

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