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Offish: meaning, definitions and examples

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offish

 

[ ˈɔːfɪʃ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social interaction

Offish describes a person who is distant, aloof, or unfriendly in their demeanor. Such individuals often keep to themselves and may seem unapproachable or reserved in social settings.

Synonyms

aloof, distant, reserved, standoffish, withdrawn

Examples of usage

  • Her offish attitude made it difficult for others to get to know her.
  • He was so offish that no one wanted to approach him at the party.
  • Despite his talent, he remained offish and avoided the spotlight.
  • The offish behavior of the new team member puzzled everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "offish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distante

🇮🇳 अलग

🇩🇪 distanziert

🇮🇩 dingin

🇺🇦 відсторонений

🇵🇱 zdystansowany

🇯🇵 無愛想な

🇫🇷 distant

🇪🇸 distante

🇹🇷 soğuk

🇰🇷 냉담한

🇸🇦 بارد

🇨🇿 odtažitý

🇸🇰 odmeraný

🇨🇳 冷淡的

🇸🇮 oddaljen

🇮🇸 kaldur

🇰🇿 қашық

🇬🇪 მშვენიერი

🇦🇿 soyuq

🇲🇽 distante

Etymology

The word 'offish' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the word 'off', which implies a sense of separation or distance. The addition of the suffix '-ish' suggests a quality or characteristic associated with that separation. The term captures the essence of someone who is emotionally or socially distanced from others, emphasizing a demeanor that is not welcoming or friendly. Over time, it has found its place in the English lexicon, often used to describe someone who may not actively engage with others in social situations. Its usage has evolved, reflecting cultural attitudes towards introversion and social behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,109 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.