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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of alienation
The group is now seeking to exploit the isolation and alienation felt by Afghans and other Muslim immigrants and refugees struggling to build a life in unfamiliar, secular societies.
—
Dan De Luce, NBC News, 20 Oct. 2024
But there are additional practical factors on top of whatever institutional bias may exist — like the fact that Malone glad-handed all of Nashville, in contrast to Bey’s fairly transparent attitude of alienation from or at best indifferent attitude to Music City’s institutions.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
But as well as militancy, Balochistan’s alienation has also led to peaceful dissent, under a young generation of Baloch activists.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
Trapped between the confines of her workplace and her flatshare, Aurora seeks to resist the loneliness, alienation and ensuing small talk which begin to threaten her sense of self.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for alienation 
Dan De Luce, NBC News, 20 Oct. 2024
But there are additional practical factors on top of whatever institutional bias may exist — like the fact that Malone glad-handed all of Nashville, in contrast to Bey’s fairly transparent attitude of alienation from or at best indifferent attitude to Music City’s institutions.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
But as well as militancy, Balochistan’s alienation has also led to peaceful dissent, under a young generation of Baloch activists.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
Trapped between the confines of her workplace and her flatshare, Aurora seeks to resist the loneliness, alienation and ensuing small talk which begin to threaten her sense of self.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for alienation
Thesaurus Entries Near alienation
Cite this Entry
“Alienation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alienation. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share