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Aloofness: meaning, definitions and examples

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aloofness

 

[ əˈluːfnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

showing indifference

The quality or state of being aloof; aloof behavior or manner.

Synonyms

coldness, detachment, indifference, unapproachability

Examples of usage

  • She maintained an aloofness from her coworkers.
  • His aloofness made it difficult to connect with him.
  • The aloofness of the cat was evident as it sat on the windowsill, ignoring everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "aloofness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distanciamento

🇮🇳 अलगाव

🇩🇪 Zurückhaltung

🇮🇩 ketidakpedulian

🇺🇦 відчуженість

🇵🇱 zdystansowanie

🇯🇵 よそよそしさ

🇫🇷 détachement

🇪🇸 desapego

🇹🇷 soğukkanlılık

🇰🇷 냉담함

🇸🇦 انعزال

🇨🇿 odtažitost

🇸🇰 odmeranosť

🇨🇳 冷漠

🇸🇮 odmaknjenost

🇮🇸 afskiptaleysi

🇰🇿 шеттету

🇬🇪 გაუცხოება

🇦🇿 uzaqlaşma

🇲🇽 desapego

Etymology

The word 'aloofness' originated from the Middle English word 'aloof' which means 'to windward, away from the wind'. It was first used in the 16th century. The concept of aloofness has been associated with a sense of distance or remoteness, often implying a lack of warmth or interest. Over time, 'aloofness' has come to represent a state of detachment or indifference in social interactions.

See also: aloof, aloofly.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,622, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.