alienation

Definitions

The state or experience of being isolated from a group or an activity to which one should belong or in which one should be involved.

The feeling of being estranged or detached from oneself, one's work, or society.

The action of transferring the ownership of property rights to another person or entity.

Examples

The rapid pace of technological change often leads to a profound sense of alienation among the elderly.

His constant criticism of the team created a deep feeling of alienation that eventually caused him to quit.

Synonyms

estrangement isolation detachment separation disaffection exclusion distance

Antonyms

belonging connection integration inclusion unity acceptance attachment