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Aloof vs Casual - What's the difference?

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 vs Eminent - What's the difference?

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 vs Impassive - What's the difference?

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 vs Impassible - What's the difference?

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 vs Aloof - What's the difference?

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 vs Faint - What's the difference?

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 vs Timid - What's the difference?

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 vs Oblivious - What's the difference?

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 vs Aloof - What's the difference?

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 vs Indistinct - What's the difference?

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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