Synonyms for

Aloof

Verb / ʌˈlu:f / Another word for aloof — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Synonyms & similar words

distant upstage distant reserved detached unapproachable cool standoffish snobbish unsociable withdrawn remote unfriendly disinterested uninvolved indifferent cold apathetic unresponsive careless heedless inattentive

Example sentences

  1. She kept aloof from her classmates.
  2. The new student seemed aloof and unapproachable.
  3. The cat remained aloof and uninterested in our presence.
  4. The boss kept aloof from her employees.
  5. He tried to appear aloof and uninterested in her advances.

Quotes

  • 'People who do a job that claims to be creative have to be alone to recharge their batteries. You can’t live 24 hours a day in the spotlight and remain creative. For people like me, solitude is a victory.' - Karl Lagerfeld
  • 'To be alone is to be different, to be different is to be alone.' - Suzanne Gordon
  • 'I like being alone. I have control over my own shit. Therefore, in order to win me over, your presence has to feel better than my solitude. You're not competing with another person, you're competing with my comfort zones.' - Horacio Jones

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