aloofness

noun
UK: /əˈluːfnəs/
US: /əˈluːfnəs/

  1. The state of being distant, not friendly or sociable.

    1. Her aloofness made it hard to get to know her at all. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite his fame, his aloofness created a barrier between him and his fans. [ ] [ ]

  2. A disposition to remain distant and uninvolved.

    1. His aloofness at the party was quite noticeable for everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's aloofness from the community caused distrust and suspicion. [ ] [ ]

  3. The quality of being emotionally distant or detached.

    1. There was an aloofness in her voice when she spoke about her childhood. [ ] [ ]
    2. His intellectual aloofness allowed him to analyze situations without bias or emotion. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

detachment distance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aloofness" in English means: The state of being distant, not friendly or sociable., A disposition to remain distant and uninvolved., The quality of being emotionally distant or detached..

The phonetic transcription of "aloofness" is /əˈluːfnəs/ in British English and /əˈluːfnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aloofness": detachment, distance.

Example usage of "aloofness": "Her aloofness made it hard to get to know her at all.". More examples on the page.