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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Once a dominant force in Republican politics, Cheney became increasingly estranged from his party in the years following his vice presidency.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The movie script follows a family hiking trip in Wales, which is intended to bring protagonist Will and his estranged parents closer but goes horribly wrong when an ancient monster is unleashed, seeking revenge on the locals.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The couple wed in Las Vegas in 2020 and are now estranged.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Anthony Hopkins' olive branch to reconnect with his estranged daughter was denied more than 20 years ago.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The movie script follows a family hiking trip in Wales, which is intended to bring protagonist Will and his estranged parents closer but goes horribly wrong when an ancient monster is unleashed, seeking revenge on the locals.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The couple wed in Las Vegas in 2020 and are now estranged.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Anthony Hopkins' olive branch to reconnect with his estranged daughter was denied more than 20 years ago.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for estranged
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“Estranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estranged. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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