aloofness
/ə'lu:fnis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A state of being distant, reserved, or emotionally detached: "Aloofness" refers to a manner or attitude of keeping oneself apart from others, either physically or emotionally, often appearing uninterested or unsympathetic.
- The quality of being uninvolved or showing a lack of interest: It can describe a conscious or unconscious withdrawal from social or emotional engagement.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Her aloofness at the party made it difficult for others to approach her.
- The manager's professional aloofness was sometimes mistaken for coldness.
- He maintained an aloofness from office politics.
Advanced Usage
- "An air of aloofness": A noticeable manner or appearance of being distant.
- Despite being in a crowd, he carried an air of aloofness.
- "To maintain one's aloofness": To consciously keep a detached attitude.
- The celebrity maintained her aloofness from the press.
Variants and Related Words
- Aloof (adj): Distant, reserved, or not friendly.
- He seemed aloof and uninterested in the conversation.
- Detachment (n): A state of being objective or emotionally disconnected.
- She viewed the crisis with calm detachment.
Synonyms
- Remoteness: The state of being far away, emotionally or physically.
- Reserve: The tendency to be slow to reveal emotions or opinions.
- Indifference: Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
Antonyms
- Friendliness: The quality of being kind and pleasant.
- Warmth: The quality of being enthusiastic, affectionate, or kind.
- Approachability: The quality of being easy to talk to or deal with.
Related Phrases
- To keep/hold oneself aloof: To deliberately stay apart or avoid involvement.
- He kept himself aloof from the family dispute.
- A posture of aloofness: A deliberately adopted attitude of detachment.
- She adopted a posture of aloofness to protect her privacy.
Noun
- a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
- indifference by personal withdrawal
- emotional distance