adj Uncommon

alienated

Alienated (adj) means feeling isolated, excluded, or disconnected from others. Example: “He felt alienated from his old friend group after moving away.”

adj

Feeling isolated, excluded, or disconnected from others.

"He felt alienated from his old friend group after moving away."

How to Use Alienated

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In plain EnglishFeeling cut off or shut out, emotionally or socially.

Common pairings

feel alienated alienated teenager alienated from society

Word Forms

more alienated comparative, most alienated superlative

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Rhymes for alienated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “alienated” mean?

The word “alienated” means feeling isolated, excluded, or disconnected from others. In plain terms, feeling cut off or shut out, emotionally or socially.

How do you use “alienated” in a sentence?

Here is “alienated” used in a sentence: “He felt alienated from his old friend group after moving away.”

What part of speech is “alienated”?

“Alienated” is an adjective.

Is “alienated” a common word?

“Alienated” is an uncommon word in modern English.