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Formality vs Aloofness - What's the difference?

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Formality is a related term of aloofness.


As nouns the difference between formality and aloofness

is that formality is (uncountable) the state of being formal while aloofness is the state of being aloof.

formality

English

(wikipedia formality)

Noun

  • (uncountable) The state of being formal.
  • Something said or done as a matter of form.
  • A customary ritual without new or unique meaning.
  • A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.

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    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.