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standoffishness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | aloofness, remoteness, withdrawnness |
| Type of | unsociability, unsociableness |
| Has types | unapproachability |
| Derivation | standoffish |
Examples of standoffishness
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Rich was the first sailor to see past my standoffishness and flirt back with tenacity.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
His hallmark has been his disconnect, a perplexing standoffishness that has hurt him politically.
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Despite my standoffishness, I am a good listener, and loyal, and friends often turn to me for advice.
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Chung exudes none of the polished standoffishness of another current British style maven, Victoria Beckham.
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A Catalan sociability and proud independence leaven the usual French standoffishness and conservatism.
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Lucy tries to understand Martha's standoffishness, her weird behavior, but Martha is still too screwed up to let her in.
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This record of unilateral action and standoffishness has borne bitter fruit in terms of America's reputation overseas.
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Similarly, though Asians must often combat a reputation for standoffishness, just 38% of Ohioans saw them that way.
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And the other Arabs and West Bank-Palestinians can find comfort for their standoffishness in this altercation.
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- Aloofness: a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
- (standoffishly) in a standoffish manner; "standoffishly, he declined the invitation to the office party"
- The state, quality, or condition of being standoffish or aloof and unsociable; aloofness
