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alienated

[/ˈeɪliəneɪtɪd/]
adjective
alienado
1. feeling isolated, estranged, or disconnected from others or society
He felt alienated from his family after years abroad.
Ele se sentia alienado da família depois de anos no exterior.
2. separated or detached emotionally or socially
The alienated youth struggled to connect with mainstream culture.
A juventude alienada lutava para se conectar com a cultura dominante.
3. transferred to another owner; having lost one's rights or possessions
The alienated property was sold to a new buyer.
A propriedade alienada foi vendida a um novo comprador.
NYC Slang
out of touch, disconnected, or 'on the outside looking in'
Synonyms
estrangedisolateddetacheddisconnecteddisaffected
Antonyms
connectedintegratedattachedengagedincluded

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alienado
Most common usage in both emotional and legal contexts
São Paulo
alienado
Standard usage, common in business and legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
alienado
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'marginalizado'
Portugal
alienado
Standard usage; can also use 'afastado' or 'desligado' in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

feel alienated from society
alienated labor (Marx concept)
alienated youth
become alienated
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