standoffishness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner

Etymology

From standoffish + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

aloofness, remoteness, withdrawnness

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