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aloof
distant and reserved; uninvolved
Synonyms
- distant
- detached
- standoffish
Antonyms
- friendly
- engaged
aloof in a sentence
The new student seemed aloof, but he was just shy.
During the reunion, Maria stayed aloof at the edge of the room, avoiding conversation with old classmates.
Where it comes from
Originally a sailing term: a-loof 'to windward, away from shore'
Memory hook
A-LOOF — keeps a LOOFa's distance.
Read it in context
- The White Road Narrative