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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Three years later, the pro wrestler (whose real name is Terry Bollea) received news that his estranged older brother Alan had died from an overdose.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Other cast members questioned Najjar's estranged relationship with his wife, People reported.
—James Powel, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Rattled by Hughie’s (Jack Quaid) latest brush with death, Annie decides to leave her boyfriend and allies behind to track down her estranged father, Rick (Tim Daly).
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The show follows a tenacious military vet (Kellyman) into Craw County, Alabama, in search of her estranged father (Bacon).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Other cast members questioned Najjar's estranged relationship with his wife, People reported.
—James Powel, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Rattled by Hughie’s (Jack Quaid) latest brush with death, Annie decides to leave her boyfriend and allies behind to track down her estranged father, Rick (Tim Daly).
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The show follows a tenacious military vet (Kellyman) into Craw County, Alabama, in search of her estranged father (Bacon).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Estranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estranged. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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