Pronunciation: /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun a state of being withdrawn or isolated from a group or an activity
A1 Feeling alienation from his classmates, the new student kept to himself.
A2 The main character in the novel experiences a sense of alienation from society.
B1 The company's strict policies led to a sense of alienation among employees.
B2 The artist's work explores themes of identity and alienation in modern society.
C1 The novel delves deep into the protagonist's feelings of alienation and isolation.
C2 Existentialist philosophy often deals with themes of alienation and the search for meaning in life.
verb not applicable
A1 I feel alienated from my classmates because I am new to the school.
A2 She alienated her friends by constantly canceling plans with them.
B1 The company's strict policies on social media alienated many employees.
B2 His abrasive attitude alienated potential clients and cost the company valuable business.
C1 The government's failure to address the concerns of the minority groups led to widespread alienation among the population.
C2 The artist's controversial statements alienated a large portion of their fan base, causing a significant backlash.
adjective not applicable
A1 The new student felt alienation in the classroom because they didn't know anyone.
A2 The language barrier caused a sense of alienation for the international student.
B1 The lack of communication with coworkers led to feelings of alienation in the workplace.
B2 The constant criticism from their supervisor created a sense of alienation for the employee.
C1 The artist's avant-garde style often evokes feelings of alienation in viewers who prefer traditional art forms.
C2 The protagonist's existential crisis in the novel highlights themes of alienation and isolation in modern society.
adverb not applicable
A1 She felt alienation from her classmates because she was new to the school.
A2 The language barrier caused alienation for the tourist in the foreign country.
B1 The lack of communication led to feelings of alienation among the team members.
B2 The protagonist's alienation from society was a central theme in the novel.
C1 The artist's work explored the theme of alienation in modern urban environments.
C2 The film depicted the alienation of the main character through visually striking imagery.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I feel alienation from my classmates because I am new to the school.
A2 The main character in the book experiences alienation from society due to his unique abilities.
B1 The feeling of alienation can lead to mental health issues if not addressed.
B2 The artist's work often explores themes of alienation and loneliness.
C1 The novel delves deep into the protagonist's sense of alienation from the world around him.
C2 The film director's use of visual symbolism effectively conveys the theme of alienation throughout the movie.
preposition not applicable
A1 The feeling of alienation from his classmates made him sad.
A2 She experienced alienation from her family after moving to a new city.
B1 The language barrier led to a sense of alienation in the multicultural workplace.
B2 The protagonist's alienation from society is a central theme in the novel.
C1 His deep sense of alienation from the political system drove him to become an activist.
C2 The artist's work explores themes of alienation and isolation in modern society.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I felt alienation from my classmates because I couldn't speak their language.
A2 The new student experienced alienation until they made friends.
B1 The lack of communication in the workplace led to feelings of alienation among employees.
B2 His constant criticism of others only served to deepen his sense of alienation.
C1 The artist's work explored themes of identity and alienation in modern society.
C2 The novel delves into the protagonist's profound sense of alienation from society.
interjection not applicable
A1 Alienation! I don't understand this math problem.
A2 Alienation, why won't my friends talk to me anymore?
B1 Alienation! It's like I don't belong anywhere.
B2 Alienation can be a common feeling among teenagers.
C1 Alienation from society can have serious psychological effects.
C2 Despite his success, he couldn't shake off the feeling of alienation from his peers.
article not applicable
A1 Feeling alienation from others can be lonely.
A2 She experienced alienation from her classmates after moving to a new school.
B1 The protagonist in the novel struggles with feelings of alienation from society.
B2 The artist's work often explores themes of alienation and isolation.
C1 Existential alienation is a common theme in philosophical literature.
C2 The novel delves deep into the complexities of alienation in modern society.
formal The company's strict policies led to a sense of alienation among the employees.
informal I feel a bit of alienation from my classmates because I'm new to the school.
slang I can't stand the alienation I feel from my so-called friends.
figurative The artist's unique style of painting often evokes a sense of alienation in the viewer.
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