Meaning & use
aloofness
The quality of being distant, reserved, or uninvolved with others emotionally or socially.
See it in a sentence
His aloofness at parties often made new acquaintances think he was unfriendly.
Beneath her aloofness, colleagues eventually discovered a dry, generous sense of humor.
A note on using this word
Often mistaken for arrogance or unfriendliness, though it may simply reflect shyness or a private personality.
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Words with an opposite meaning
warmthfriendliness
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