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alienating

/ˌeɪliˈeɪtɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does alienating mean?

adjective

Causing someone to feel isolated or disconnected from others; making someone feel like an outsider.

Example

"The company's new policy was alienating its long-time employees, who felt undervalued and unappreciated."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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