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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This all comes amid the still ongoing legal battle with his wife’s estranged brother Michael Sánchez.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
The children, it could be said without much quibble, seemed estranged from their father.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Kate is not estranged from Hannah.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
When her estranged mother, who also happens to be the CFO of one of the largest tech companies in the world, reaches out and offers her a company position, Julia can’t refuse the offer.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
The children, it could be said without much quibble, seemed estranged from their father.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Kate is not estranged from Hannah.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
When her estranged mother, who also happens to be the CFO of one of the largest tech companies in the world, reaches out and offers her a company position, Julia can’t refuse the offer.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Estranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estranged. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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