estranging (adjective)

1. The film depicted a futuristic dystopian society where advanced technology estranged individuals from genuine human connections.

2. The ancient myth of Prometheus being banished and chained to a rock estranged him from the rest of the gods.

3. In the fantastical realm of elves and dwarves, the human protagonist often feels estranged due to their different appearance and abilities.

4. The minimalistic design of the house created an estranging atmosphere, as it lacked the warmth and coziness typically associated with a home.