stan
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Comparative
more standoffish
Superlative
most standoffish
1
reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness
- Despite his warm smile, she found him to be rather standoffish at the party, keeping to himself in the corner.
- The new colleague appeared standoffish at first, but once you got to know her, she was quite friendly.
- His standoffish demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him, leading to misconceptions about his personality.
- The standoffish attitude of the receptionist created an unwelcoming atmosphere in the office lobby.
- She mistook his shyness for standoffishness, but he was simply uncomfortable in large social gatherings.
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