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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Matthew has his estranged dad and a dead mother, like almost every other male love interest in these movies.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Although Griffin and his father remained estranged, Tatum and Ryan reunited in 2020.
—Maggie Kreienberg, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
After King Charles’ recent meeting with his estranged son, Prince Harry, there were questions about whether he, Meghan Markle and their kids would also be invited for Christmas.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Dec. 2025
The story of an arthouse film director trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Joachim Trier’s film could finally see some Oscar love for Stellan Skarsgård, who plays the talented but thoughtless father, and Renate Reinsve, as his daughter, a brilliant but troubled actress.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Although Griffin and his father remained estranged, Tatum and Ryan reunited in 2020.
—Maggie Kreienberg, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
After King Charles’ recent meeting with his estranged son, Prince Harry, there were questions about whether he, Meghan Markle and their kids would also be invited for Christmas.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Dec. 2025
The story of an arthouse film director trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Joachim Trier’s film could finally see some Oscar love for Stellan Skarsgård, who plays the talented but thoughtless father, and Renate Reinsve, as his daughter, a brilliant but troubled actress.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Estranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estranged. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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