Meaning & Definition of word "Estrangement"

Estrangement

/ˈɛstrən(d)ʒmənt/

1. the state of being separated or alienated from a person or group.
- Example: The estrangement between the two brothers grew over the years due to misunderstandings.
2. a feeling of being alienated or distanced from one’s own self or emotions.
- Example: Her estrangement from her own identity led to a deep sense of confusion and discontent.
3. the action of causing someone to feel isolated or excluded.
- Example: His constant criticism led to the estrangement of his colleagues.
4. the condition of being alienated from a spouse or family member, often leading to a divorce or separation.
- Example: After years of conflict, their estrangement became final when they decided to file for divorce.

●Derived from the Middle English 'estrangment', from the Old French 'estrangement', from 'estranger', meaning to estrange.

estrangement from family:

A situation where a family member becomes distant or disconnected from their relatives.

psychological estrangement:

Feeling disconnected from oneself or others, often related to mental health issues.

alienation:

The experience of feeling isolated or estranged from a group or community.

disaffection:

A lack of goodwill or loyalty, often resulting in estrangement.

Meaning: Ghosting

● Example Sentence: They used to be friends, but then came the ghosting, leading to their estrangement.

Meaning: Cutting ties

● Example Sentence: After that argument, she decided it was best to cut ties, resulting in estrangement.