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What is another word for estranged? – 168 estranged Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    alienated detached isolated separated divided disconnected distanced remote withdrawn disaffected disillusioned dissatisfied unhappy discontented disgruntled disenchanted uncooperative unfriendly hostile antagonistic adversarial opposed averse unsympathetic indifferent apathetic uninvolved uninterested cold distant reserved frosty chilly aloof unforgiving bitter resentful hostile estranged disconnected splintered fractured broken shattered

    Meaning of estranged

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "estranged" means having become or been made distant or unfriendly, especially to a previously close relative or friend.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "estranged" as having become or being unfriendly or distant, especially to a previously close relative or friend.

    Example Uses

    • The couple had been estranged for several years before they finally decided to get a divorce.
    • After a bitter argument, the two friends became estranged and didn't speak to each other for months.
    • The estranged siblings hadn't seen each other in years, but they eventually reconciled at their mother's funeral.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    reconciled reunited friendly close intimate affectionate loving devoted loyal dedicated committed attached connected united harmonious cooperative sympathetic supportive understanding forgiving warm approachable open receptive welcoming cordial amicable congenial sociable gregarious outgoing

    Related Nouns

    relationship marriage family friend partner spouse sibling parent child divorce separation dispute conflict argument feud rift split estrangement alienation isolation solitude loneliness disconnection detachment distance reserve hostility antagonism opposition

    Related Verbs

    reconcile reunite estrange alienate isolate separate divide disconnect distance withdraw detach disengage disunite split break shatter fracture sever sunder part leave abandon forsake reject spurn repudiate renounce

    Related Adjectives

    estranged alienated isolated detached disconnected distant remote withdrawn disaffected disillusioned dissatisfied unhappy discontented disgruntled disenchanted unforgiving bitter resentful hostile antagonistic opposed averse unsympathetic indifferent apathetic uninvolved uninterested cold frosty chilly aloof reserved unfriendly antagonistic adversarial confrontational aggressive