alienated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪd/
KK: /ˈeɪliənˌeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling separated from others or not being part of a group; often used to describe someone who feels lonely or disconnected.
Example
After moving to a new city, she felt alienated from her old friends.
Conversation
I feel so alienated in this new city sometimes.
I get that; moving can be really tough at first.
Yeah, it's hard to connect with new people and make friends.
Just give it some time, and you'll find your crowd.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
isolated
estranged
excluded
Antonyms
included
connected
accepted
verb
Definition
To make someone feel isolated or estranged from a group or situation.
Example
After the argument, she felt alienated from her friends.
Tense Forms
Past: alienated
Past Participle: alienated
Conversation
I felt really alienated during the party last night.
Really? I thought everyone was having a great time.
Yeah, it just seemed like nobody wanted to talk to me.
Root Explanation
Alienated → It is formed from "alienus" (meaning foreign or belonging to another) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating a state or condition). The word "alienated" describes a state of being made to feel foreign or estranged from a group or situation.
Memory Tip
Think of feeling 'foreign' or 'other' ('alienus') to remember that 'alienated' means being in a state of estrangement.
Visually Confused Words
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realienate
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lineated
galeated
cliented
alginate