standoffish

adjective
UK: /ˌstændˈɒfɪʃ/
US: /ˌstændˈɔːfɪʃ/

  1. Distant and not friendly in manner.

    1. He is a bit standoffish, so don't take it personally.
    2. I initially thought he was standoffish, but he's just shy around new people.

Synonyms

aloof distant reserved unfriendly cold remote

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "standoffish": aloof, distant, reserved, unfriendly, cold, remote.

Example usage of "standoffish": "He is a bit standoffish, so don't take it personally.". More examples on the page.