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Aloofness (Noun)

Meaning 1

A disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Remoteness
  • Withdrawnness
  • Standoffishness

Hypernyms

  • Unsociableness

Related Words

  • Aloof (adjective)

Meaning 2

Indifference by personal withdrawal; "emotional distance".

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Examples

  • The celebrity's aloofness from the public made her all the more enigmatic and fascinating.
  • His sudden aloofness after the argument made it clear that he was upset and needed space.
  • The professor's aloofness in class made it difficult for students to approach him with questions.
  • She was known for her aloofness around strangers, but once you got to know her, she was warm and friendly.
  • The team's captain was criticized for his aloofness during the post-game interview, which some saw as a sign of poor sportsmanship.

Synonyms

  • Distance

Hypernyms

  • Indifference
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