alienated

Example Sentences

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The squad almost imploded when Jonathan Rowe and Adrien Rabiot clashed in the dressing room, and De Zerbi's uncompromising style alienated certain players.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Some speculate that its ambiguous ending alienated audiences, although both viewers and critics seem to have liked the movie overall.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Her preoccupation with her students and her young son leaves Dick feeling alienated and lonely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“This alienated the aspirational customer, who is the growth engine of the luxury sector,” he continued.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

In school, Sophie felt alienated because she could not confide in a classmate or teacher.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti