Estranged vs Reserved - What's the difference?
estranged | reserved |
(estrange)
Having become a stranger, of one who formerly was close, as a relative, friend, lover, or spouse.
(reserve)
(comparable) Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
(not comparable) Set aside for the use of a particular person or party.
As verbs the difference between estranged and reserved
is that estranged is (estrange) while reserved is (reserve).As adjectives the difference between estranged and reserved
is that estranged is having become a stranger, of one who formerly was close, as a relative, friend, lover, or spouse while reserved is (comparable) slow to reveal emotion or opinions.estranged
English
Verb
(head)- She estranged her husband by not talking to him for over a year.
Adjective
(en adjective)Usage notes
A relatively formal term, the more colloquial alternative is “to not talk”, as in “I don’t talk to my mother”. A semi-formal alternative is not on speaking terms.Synonyms
* alienatedCoordinate terms
* separatedreserved
English
Verb
(head)Adjective
(en adjective)- He was a quiet, reserved person.
- I'm sorry, sir, but these are reserved seats.
