stepchild
IPA: stˈɛptʃaɪɫd
noun
- The child of one's spouse but not one's own.
- (obsolete) A bereaved child; one who has lost father or mother.
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Examples of "stepchild" in Sentences
- The stepchild felt like an outsider in the family dynamic, always feeling like they didn't quite fit in
- The stepchild struggled to bond with their new step-siblings, feeling a sense of displacement in their own home
- Despite their efforts to be accepted, the stepchild often felt overlooked by their step-parents
- The stepchild longed for a sense of belonging within their blended family but often felt like they were on the outside looking in
- The stepchild yearned for the same love and attention that their biological siblings received, but often felt like they were the forgotten member of the family
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