aloof

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aloof

(adjective)

Meaning

not friendly or forthcoming

Example

"Despite being in a crowd, Sarah remained aloof and kept to herself."

Synonyms

distantdetached

Antonyms

friendlysociable

More about this word

Word origin
From Middle English 'a loof', meaning at a distance.

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