alienation

Example Sentences

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Sometimes that can lead to alienation and loneliness, but it also can be restorative.

From Los Angeles Times

Originally drawn by video game designer Ken Wong, the picture's aura of disconnection and alienation has become so synonymous with Mogwai's song that some fans have turned it into tattoos.

From BBC

But I was struck by your alienation and your frustration — you were often bored and admirably, quite stubborn.

From Salon

Both films also feature world-famous actors trying to disappear into beloved characters who have become so woven into the popular consciousness that any variation risks alienation.

From Los Angeles Times

Without a constructive response, their alienation and resentment will continue to grow, fueling further polarization and violence.

From Salon