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Aloofness vs Standoffishness - What's the difference?

aloofness | standoffishness |

As nouns the difference between aloofness and standoffishness

is that aloofness is the state of being aloof while standoffishness is the state, quality, or condition of being standoffish or aloof and unsociable; aloofness.

aloofness

English

Noun

(-)
  • The state of being aloof
  • * 1956 — , The City and the Stars , p 49
    • She wouldn't lose him without a struggle: his aloofness and indifference set a challenge which she could not resist.

    standoffishness

    English

    Noun

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