English Synonym Finder

aloof

Definitions

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Conspicuously uninvolved and uninterested, typically through distaste.

Examples

He remained aloof during the meeting, refusing to engage with his colleagues.

Despite her friendly nature, she often appeared aloof to those who did not know her well.

The cat sat aloof on the high shelf, watching the chaos in the living room with indifference.

Synonyms

distant detached reserved remote withdrawn indifferent unapproachable

Antonyms

friendly sociable warm gregarious approachable involved outgoing