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standoffishness

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stand·off·ish  (stnd-ôfsh, -fsh)
adj.
Aloof or reserved.
stand·offish·ness n.
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Noun1.standoffishness - a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in mannerstandoffishness - a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
withdrawnness, aloofness, remoteness
unsociability, unsociableness - an unsociable disposition; avoiding friendship or companionship
unapproachability - a disposition to be unapproachable; unfriendly and inaccessible
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