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aloofness

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a·loof  (-lf)
adj.
Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote: stood apart with aloof dignity.
adv.
At a distance but within view; apart.
[a-2 + luff, windward part of a ship (obsolete).]
a·loofly adv.
a·loofness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.aloofnessaloofness - indifference by personal withdrawal; "emotional distance"
distance
indifference - unbiased impartial unconcern
2.aloofness - a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
standoffishness, withdrawnness, remoteness
unsociability, unsociableness - an unsociable disposition; avoiding friendship or companionship
unapproachability - a disposition to be unapproachable; unfriendly and inaccessible
Translations
French aloofness [əˈluːfnɪs] n → réserve (hautaine), attitude distante
German aloofness [əˈluːfnɪs] aloof n → Unnahbarkeit f
Italian aloofness [əˈluːfnɪs] n → distacco, riserbo
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Larry wore this air of official aloofness even on the street, where there were no car-windows to compromise his dignity.
My Antonia by Cather, Willa View in context
His appearance was wild and uncouth; there was aloofness in his eyes and sensuality in his mouth; he was big and strong; he gave the impression of untamed passion; and perhaps she felt in him, too, that sinister element which had made me think of those wild beings of the world's early history when matter, retaining its early connection with the earth, seemed to possess yet a spirit of its own.
Moon and Sixpence by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
Consequently there became established between us relations which, to a large extent, were incomprehensible to me, considering her general pride and aloofness.
The Gambler by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor View in context
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