Word
alienating
Phoneticsalien·at·ing
US/ˈeɪɫiəˌneɪtɪŋ/
UK/ˈeɪliənˌeɪtɪŋ/
Definition
v. making someone feel like they do not belong or are not wanted. It describes a situation where you feel completely separate from a group or a place.
v. causing a feeling of exclusion or estrangement from a group, environment, or social circle. Often describes policies, behaviors, or physical spaces that make individuals feel like outsiders.
Examples
“The new office layout is very alienating for new employees.”
“The strict dress code was so alienating that many young staff members felt they could not be themselves at work.”
“The government's failure to engage with local communities during the planning phase led to a deeply alienating process that reinforced existing social divisions.”
Examples
simple
“The new office layout is very alienating for new employees.”
contextual
“The strict dress code was so alienating that many young staff members felt they could not be themselves at work.”
complex
“The government's failure to engage with local communities during the planning phase led to a deeply alienating process that reinforced existing social divisions.”
Real-World Examples
“In response, Sarah’s ex claimed that she had tried to kill herself (which she denies, supported by hospital records) and that she was “alienating” the children from him.” “The actions performed through software – communication, planning, learning – are reduced to computable outcomes, alienating users in the process.” Scan code
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