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aloof

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of aloof

having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others

the new kid was really not so aloof as we thought him at first, just painfully shy

Synonyms of aloof

antisocial, asocial, buttoned-up, cold, cold-eyed, cool, detached, distant, dry, frosty, offish, remote, standoff, standoffish, unbending, unclubbable, unsociable

Words Related to aloof

indrawn, introverted, nongregarious, recessive, reclusive, reserved, unsocial, withdrawn

apathetic, hard, indifferent, unconcerned

clinical, dispassionate, impersonal, professional

disinterested, incurious, uninterested

reticent, silent, taciturn, uncommunicative

diffident, shy, timid

cliquey, cliquish, clubbish

Near Antonyms of aloof

boon, clubbable (also clubable), clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, outgoing

communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative

affable, folksy, genial, gracious, hospitable

agreeable, amiable, congenial, kindly, neighborly

Antonyms of aloof

cordial, friendly, sociable, social, warm

Synonym Discussion of aloof

indifferent, unconcerned, incurious, aloof, detached, disinterested mean not showing or feeling interest. indifferent implies neutrality of attitude from lack of inclination, preference, or prejudice.

- indifferent to the dictates of fashion

unconcerned suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles.

- unconcerned about the homeless

incurious implies an inability to take a normal interest due to dullness of mind or to self-centeredness.

- incurious about the world

aloof suggests a cool reserve arising from a sense of superiority or disdain for inferiors or from shyness.

- aloof from his coworkers

detached implies an objective attitude achieved through absence of prejudice or selfishness.

- observed family gatherings with detached amusement

disinterested implies a circumstantial freedom from concern for personal or especially financial advantage that enables one to judge or advise without bias.

- judged by a panel of disinterested observers

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