offish

As adjectives the difference between offish and oafish

is that offish is aloof while oafish is characteristic of, or resembling an oaf; stupid.

Standoffish is a related term of offish.

As adjectives the difference between standoffish and offish

is that standoffish is aloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly while offish is aloof.

As adjectives the difference between aloof and offish

is that aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while offish is aloof.

As an adverb aloof

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

As a preposition aloof

is (obsolete) away from; clear of.