aloof |
casual |
As adjectives the difference between aloof and casual
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
casual is happening by chance.
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.
As a noun casual is
(british|nz) a worker who is only working for a company occasionally, not as its permanent employee.
aloof |
eminent |
As adjectives the difference between aloof and eminent
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
eminent is eminent; distinguished; noteworthy.
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.
aloof |
impassive |
As adjectives the difference between aloof and impassive
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
impassive is having, or revealing, no emotion.
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.
aloof |
impassible |
As adjectives the difference between aloof and impassible
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
impassible is (chiefly|theology) unable to suffer, or feel pain.
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.
collected |
aloof |
Related terms |
Collected is a related term of aloof.
As adjectives the difference between collected and aloof
is that
collected is , emotionally , in focus while
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
As a verb collected
is (
collect).
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.
aloof |
faint |
Related terms |
Aloof is a related term of faint.
As adjectives the difference between aloof and faint
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
faint is lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to swoon; as, faint with fatigue, hunger, or thirst.
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.
As a noun faint is
the act of fainting.
As a verb faint is
to lose consciousness caused by a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of a suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).
aloof |
timid |
As adjectives the difference between aloof and timid
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
timid is timid; shy.
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.
aloof |
oblivious |
As adjectives the difference between aloof and oblivious
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
oblivious is (usually followed by
to'' or ''of ) lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.
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.
grim |
aloof |
As a proper noun grim
is , probably derived from old english
grimm' or old norse '''grimr''' or ' grimmr .
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.
aloof |
indistinct |
Related terms |
Aloof is a related term of indistinct.
As adjectives the difference between aloof and indistinct
is that
aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while
indistinct is (of an image etc) not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim.
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.
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