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aloof
[ uh-loof ]
adverb
- at a distance, especially in feeling or interest; apart:
They always stood aloof from their classmates.
Antonyms: near
adjective
- reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested:
Because of his shyness, he had the reputation of being aloof.
Synonyms: disdainful, haughty, snobbish, standoffish, distant, detached, cool
Antonyms: open, warm, outgoing, gregarious
aloof
/ əˈluːf /
adjective
- distant, unsympathetic, or supercilious in manner, attitude, or feeling
Derived Forms
- aˈloofness, noun
- aˈloofly, adverb
Other Words From
- a·loofly adverb
- a·loofness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of aloof1
Example Sentences
Lawmakers were open about their displeasure with Pierson, who appeared aloof as she testified before them Tuesday morning.
They should ask themselves instead how anyone as bored and aloof as Barack Obama could bother himself to hate anything.
A Utah mother charged with killing six of her infant children was described as cold and aloof by a neighbor.
“She was always aloof, quiet, and never put out any effort to reciprocate,” Wall said.
I can see how it would make people come across as cagey or aloof.
No one could be on such terms with whites, and be at heart an Indian, they thought; so they held aloof from Ramona.
He stood aloof from Balliol, and, in spite of marked snubbing, steadily adhered to Edward.
So Piegan Smith and I stood aloof and watched the grim play, for the fate of a woman hung in the balance.
The images and pictures on the outside of the wall were made repellent, to keep strangers aloof.
Unquestionably he stood aloof from the battle, watching its progress at a safe distance.
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