estranged
adjective
es·tranged
i-ˈstrānjd 
: having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
her estranged husband [=her husband with whom she no longer lives]
Social workers may try to resolve conflicts between estranged siblings.—
Jonathan D. Rockoff
Jonathan D. RockoffHe had taken out a life insurance policy on his estranged wife just weeks before her murder …—David Fisher
David Fisher… it's kind of shameful to admit your idea of unwinding in front of the TV is watching somebody's entire family get murdered by their greedy, estranged uncle.—Lauren Zupkus
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Yes, Sam and his brother Charlie are still estranged at the end of season 1 of Every Year After.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The soldier's postcard proved to be a crucial piece of evidence that helped British government researchers establish his identity and ultimately linked Joe's family with another, estranged, branch of the Whitaker family.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
When college student Margo unexpectedly becomes pregnant, Shyanne and Margo’s estranged father Jinx (Nick Offerman) step in; the series follows their struggle to support each other after baby Bodhi arrives.
—Clarissa Cruz, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
But the one royal family member who won't be on the visit list is his estranged brother, Prince William.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The soldier's postcard proved to be a crucial piece of evidence that helped British government researchers establish his identity and ultimately linked Joe's family with another, estranged, branch of the Whitaker family.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
When college student Margo unexpectedly becomes pregnant, Shyanne and Margo’s estranged father Jinx (Nick Offerman) step in; the series follows their struggle to support each other after baby Bodhi arrives.
—Clarissa Cruz, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
But the one royal family member who won't be on the visit list is his estranged brother, Prince William.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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“Estranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estranged. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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