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aloofness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | remoteness, standoffishness, withdrawnness |
| Type of | unsociability, unsociableness |
| Has types | unapproachability |
| Derivation | aloof |
aloofness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | distance |
| Type of | indifference |
Examples of aloofness
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Beijingers have a reputation in China for aloofness and a dry, self-mocking wit.
From the time.com
So Mr Ma has to balance his economic romance with China with political aloofness.
From the economist.com
Rather, I think Tiger's aloofness is precisely why he is so much fun to watch.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
There was an aloofness about him more thoroughgoing than modesty or reticence.
From the washingtonpost.com
The middle ground between assimilation and aloofness is just being marked out.
From the economist.com
China's aloofness from the world was interrupted when the West came knocking.
From the online.wsj.com
She seems like a nice girl, but this air nastiness of aloofness seems to follow her.
From the guardian.co.uk
Carter told a story about an aloofness that Washington insiders perceived in Jordan.
From the newsobserver.com
Sonia's aloofness has helped make her a formidable and somewhat unfathomable figure.
From the time.com
- Distance: indifference by personal withdrawal; "emotional distance"
- A disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
- The state of being aloof
- Condition of being distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote.
- Detachment from people (adj)
