Which term best describes the feeling of isolation or disconnection from society?

• A. Alienation
• B. Resilience
• C. Conformity
• D. Oppression

Answer: (A)

This term captures the feeling of being cut off or detached from society. Alienation is the sense that you don’t belong, that you’re an outsider in your relationships, your community, or even in the culture at large. It can show up emotionally—feeling lonely or unseen—socially—feeling disconnected from others—and existentially—questioning the meaning of the norms around you. In stories or real life, someone might feel alienated after a move, after a betrayal, or when they don’t share the same values as those around them, highlighting that disconnect.

Resilience is about bouncing back from hardship, not the experience of disconnection. Conformity is about adjusting one’s behavior to fit in with a group, which is the opposite of feeling estranged. Oppression involves external forces that limit rights or freedoms, not the internal sense of being separated from society.