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Aloof vs Standoffishness - What's the difference?

aloof | standoffishness |

As an adverb aloof

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

As an adjective aloof

is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

As a preposition aloof

is (obsolete) away from; clear of.

As a noun standoffishness is

the state, quality, or condition of being standoffish or aloof and unsociable; aloofness.

aloof

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
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  • Without sympathy; unfavorably.
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    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

    • See also

    * See also

    Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • (obsolete) away from; clear of
  • * Milton
    • Rivetus would fain work himself aloof these rocks and quicksands.
    (Webster 1913)

    standoffishness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The state, quality, or condition of being standoffish or aloof and unsociable; aloofness.