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standoffish

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stand·off·ish  (stnd-ôfsh, -fsh)
adj.
Aloof or reserved.
stand·offish·ness n.
standoffish [ˌstændˈɒfɪʃ]
adj
reserved, haughty, or aloof
standoffishly  adv
standoffishness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.standoffish - lacking cordiality; unfriendly; "a standoffish manner"
offish
unapproachable - discouraging intimacies; reserved; "an unapproachable executive"
Translations
standoffish [ˌstændˈɒfɪʃ] adj (fam, pej) → scostante, freddo/a
standoffish [ˌstændˈɒfɪʃ] adj (fam, pej) → scostante, freddo/a


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