estranged

[ ih-streynjd ]

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.

estranged

/ ɪˈstreɪndʒd /

adjective

1. separated and living apart from one's spouse
2. no longer friendly; alienated

Other Words From

• es·trang·ed·ness [ih-, streyn, -jid-nis, -, streynjd, -], noun
• un·es·tranged adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of estranged¹

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

Example Sentences

Since a coup overthrew Mali’s government in 2020, the country has become estranged from its Western partners and has drawn closer to Russia.

From New York Times

Chinitz added that the reinstitution of fault-only grounds would "bog down" the already overwhelmed family court system as estranged couples air out their deeply personal grievances and spar over proving one party's wrongdoing.

From Salon

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has pleaded guilty to a domestic abuse charge against his estranged wife.

From BBC

His transformation has cost him more than one friendship, he said, and he became estranged from a lifelong best friend he had gone to grade school with in Los Feliz.

From Los Angeles Times

The day after the incident on the 405, Young allegedly attacked his estranged wife, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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