alienating — Causing someone to feel isolated, estranged, or that they no longer belong to a group
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Causing someone to feel isolated, estranged, or that they no longer belong to a group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandpa's stories about 'the good old days' every single dinner are honestly getting a bit alienating for us millennials.
- The new manager's habit of speaking only in complex acronyms was alienating to everyone in the meeting.
- Wearing a full alien costume to blend in at the office party actually turned out to be a bit alienating, ironically.
alienating
ADJECTIVE[/ˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪŋ/]
Causing someone to feel isolated, estranged, or that they no longer belong to a group
His constant sarcasm was alienating everyone at the dinner table.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'alienus' (belonging to another, foreign), derived from 'alius' (other). Related to English 'alien'.
Breakdown
alien- (other/foreign) + -ate (to make) + -ing (adjective/present participle)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandpa's stories about 'the good old days' every single dinner are honestly getting a bit alienating for us millennials.”
“The new manager's habit of speaking only in complex acronyms was alienating to everyone in the meeting.”
“Wearing a full alien costume to blend in at the office party actually turned out to be a bit alienating, ironically.”
“Some critics found the movie's abstract ending alienating rather than thought-provoking.”
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