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What is another word for Aloof? – 158 Aloof Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    distant reserved remote detached cold unfriendly unsociable introverted standoffish haughty proud arrogant snobbish supercilious condescending disdainful scornful dismissive unapproachable uncommunicative unresponsive indifferent apathetic uninterested incurious unsympathetic unemotional impassive stoic frosty chilly glacial icy frigid austere stern severe forbidding intimidating aloofness distantness remoteness detachment coolness chilliness.

    Meaning of Aloof

    The primary meaning of the word "Aloof" is being distant or reserved in one's relations with others.

    Definitions

    • Physically or emotionally distant from others
    • Unwilling to be friendly or sociable
    • Having a distant or reserved nature

    Etymology of Aloof

    The word "Aloof" originated in the 16th century, derived from the adverb "a-loof", which is a nautical term meaning "to windward", or away from the wind, and was used to describe a ship's position in relation to the wind or other ships.
    Over time, the term took on a figurative meaning, describing someone who is distant or reserved in their interactions with others.

    Example Uses

    • She was aloof and unapproachable, preferring to keep to herself.
    • He had an aloof demeanor, which made it difficult for others to get close to him.
    • The celebrity was known for being aloof and distant from her fans.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    friendly approachable sociable outgoing extroverted warm affable genial courteous polite amiable cordial welcoming receptive responsive enthusiastic interested engaged passionate emotional expressive open expansive gregarious convivial affable genial.

    Related Nouns

    distance reserve detachment coldness unfriendliness unsociability introversion haughtiness pride arrogance snobbery condescension disdain scorn dismissal indifference apathy unresponsiveness unapproachability frostiness chilliness glacialness iciness frigidity austerity sternness severity forbiddingness intimidation.

    Related Verbs

    distance reserve detach cold-shoulder snub disdain scorn dismiss ignore neglect isolate seclude withdraw retire recoil shrink pull away push away intimidate daunt cow bully.

    Related Adjectives

    distant reserved cold unfriendly unsociable introverted haughty proud arrogant snobbish supercilious condescending disdainful scornful dismissive unapproachable uncommunicative unresponsive indifferent apathetic uninterested incurious unsympathetic unemotional impassive stoic frosty chilly glacial icy frigid austere stern severe forbidding.