ALIENATION Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

alienation

noun

ˌā-lē-ə-ˈnā-shən

Definition of alienation

as in estrangement

the loss of friendship or affection after years of alienation from her family, she became reconciled with them when her father fell ill

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Recent Examples of alienation In a rare occurrence, Bardot’s 80-minute AI drama that, according to the synopsis, examines contemporary alienation and numbness in today’s world of hyper-connectivity, is set for a spring 2027 release across 20 cities in Turkey via Baska Sinema. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 Kaczynski was reportedly chosen in part for his score on a questionnaire measuring alienation, not because anyone had identified him as a budding radical thinker. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026 Jane Austen had a special knack for writing about sisters, portraying all the affection, frustration, competition, and alienation that can exist among daughters with great sensitivity—and no small amount of humor—throughout her fiction. — Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026 The family’s alienation and the father’s divorce from the narrator’s mother are revealed through asides. — Anna Mebel, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alienation

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estrangement

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Feel an estrangement like a ventriloquist’s hand in the dressing room after an intense set.

— Jonny Diamond, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
The rumor mill is still spinning about Prince Harry and Prince William’s estrangement, with a new report suggesting that Harry’s still eager to repair their relationship.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2026

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