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alheamento

[a.lhe.a.MEN.tu]
nounmasculinepl: alheamentos
estrangement, detachment, alienation
1. The state or act of becoming estranged or distant from someone or something
His alheamento from family matters became increasingly apparent.
O alheamento dele dos assuntos familiares tornou-se cada vez mais aparente.
2. A lack of interest, concern, or involvement in a particular matter
The alheamento of the public from politics is concerning.
O alheamento do público da política é preocupante.
3. Mental or emotional distance; detachment from reality or one's surroundings
She experienced moments of alheamento during stressful periods.
Ela experimentou momentos de alheamento durante períodos estressantes.
Synonyms
distanciamentodesapegoalienaçãoindiferençaisolamento
Antonyms
envolvimentointeresseparticipaçãoapegoproximidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alheamento
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
alheamento
standard usage, though distanciamento is sometimes preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar alheado de
viver em alheamento
alheamento da realidade
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