Aloof vs Inimical - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between aloof and inimical

is that aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while inimical is harmful in effect.

is at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

is (obsolete) away from; clear of.

(en adverb)

At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

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Without sympathy; unfavorably.

(en adjective)

Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

(English prepositions)

(obsolete) away from; clear of

* Milton

Rivetus would fain work himself aloof these rocks and quicksands.

(Webster 1913)

(en adjective)

Harmful in effect.

Suicide is inimical to the health of the participant.

Unfriendly, hostile.

Her inimical attitude precludes romance.

* inimic, inimicable