ALOOF

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

Distant, uninvolved, or reserved.

Synonyms: 

Cold, Detached, Standoffish

Antonyms: 

Friendly, Warm, Sociable

Examples:

• The teenager remained aloof, despite the adults’ attempts to talk to her.

• He played it cool and aloof during the date, until he spilled wine on his shirt.

Etymology:

From Dutch loef (weather side of a ship), originally a nautical term for keeping one's distance.

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