aloof

As adjectives the difference between vulnerable and aloof

is that vulnerable is more or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally while aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

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

away from; clear of.

As adjectives the difference between aloof and inimical

is that aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while inimical is harmful in effect.

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.

Level-headed is a related term of aloof.

As adjectives the difference between level-headed and aloof

is that level-headed is (idiomatic) sensible; rational; possessing sound judgment while aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

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 adjectives the difference between aloof and shy

is that aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while shy is easily frightened; timid.

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 away from; clear of.

As a verb shy is

to avoid due to timidness or caution.

As a noun shy is

an act of throwing.

As adverbs the difference between aloof and friendly

is that aloof is at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away while friendly is in a friendly manner, like a friend.

As adjectives the difference between aloof and friendly

is that aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while friendly is generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.

As a preposition aloof

is (obsolete) away from; clear of.

As a noun friendly is

(sports) a game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.

As adjectives the difference between aloof and introverted

is that aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while introverted is possessing the characteristic property of an introvert preferring the internal, satisfied with self, lacking interest or comfort in social interactions.

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 adjectives the difference between aloof and reclusive

is that aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while reclusive is of, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded.

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 away from; clear of.

Aloof is a related term of asunder.

As adverbs the difference between aloof and asunder

is that aloof is at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away while asunder is into separate parts or pieces; apart.

As an adjective aloof

is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

As a preposition aloof

is (obsolete) away from; clear of.

As adjectives the difference between aloof and impersonal

is that aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish while impersonal is not personal; not representing a person; not having personality.

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 adverbs the difference between aside and aloof

is that aside is to or on one side so as to be out of the way while aloof is at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

As a noun aside

is an incidental remark made quietly so as to be heard by the person to whom it is said and not by any others in the vicinity.

As an adjective aloof is

reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

As a preposition aloof is

(obsolete) away from; clear of.