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divorced

adj.
US //dɪˈvɔɹst// UK //dɪvˈɔːst// di·vorced
  1. 1 marriage ended (adj.)
    A2 Elementary Law

    no longer married because the marriage has legally ended.

    having had one's marriage legally dissolved by a court or other competent body.

    Example

    My parents are divorced, but they still see each other for Sunday lunch.

    Example

    After being divorced for several years, he found it challenging to navigate the complexities of the modern dating scene.
    Pitfall
    She is divorced with her husband.
    She is divorced from her husband.

    Use the preposition 'from' to indicate the person someone was previously married to.

  2. 2 separated from (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    completely separated or disconnected from something else.

    completely separated, disconnected, or isolated from a particular context or reality.

    Example

    His ideas about the project seemed completely divorced from reality.

    Example

    The academic's theories were criticized for being entirely divorced from the practical concerns of the people they were meant to help.

    Usage

    Usually followed by the preposition 'from'.

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