espacement

/ɛspəsmɛnt/

Definitions

1. noun

The state of being spaced out or distant in time, space, or feeling; a feeling of detachment or isolation.

“The long silence between them created a sense of espacement, making their eventual reunion all the more poignant.”

Synonyms

  • detachment
  • isolation

Antonyms

  • intimacy
  • proximity