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having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
she was consistently surly and offish with the would-be suitors who came calling
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Recent Examples of offish
Richard’s other big ally is undervalued and initially stand-offish plant engineer Clarence C. Baker (Dennis Haysbert), who eventually warms to Richard’s interest in his machines, and who encourages him to think big.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Mar. 2023
Guzmán said the stereotype that Germans are stand-offish is way off the mark.
—Soudi Jiménezescritor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2022
But announcements on two continents in the last week show that showing the stand-offish situation is changing, with Royal Dutch Shell and General Motors hooking up in the US and BP buying into a BMW-Daimler charging joint venture in Europe.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021
Off fans will also find a few cakes, including the show-offish Swedish Prinsesstårta.
—Kate Krader, Bloomberg.com, 13 Nov. 2020
The plaza between the two buildings makes the complex feel open and welcoming, not overbearing or stand-offish.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 4 Oct. 2020
Most of the mentor-teacher characters in kung fu films are extremely stand-offish and intimidating.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 July 2020
Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Mar. 2023
Guzmán said the stereotype that Germans are stand-offish is way off the mark.
—Soudi Jiménezescritor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2022
But announcements on two continents in the last week show that showing the stand-offish situation is changing, with Royal Dutch Shell and General Motors hooking up in the US and BP buying into a BMW-Daimler charging joint venture in Europe.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021
Off fans will also find a few cakes, including the show-offish Swedish Prinsesstårta.
—Kate Krader, Bloomberg.com, 13 Nov. 2020
The plaza between the two buildings makes the complex feel open and welcoming, not overbearing or stand-offish.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 4 Oct. 2020
Most of the mentor-teacher characters in kung fu films are extremely stand-offish and intimidating.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offish
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The new theory posits that the monument’s stones, sourced from distant regions, served as symbols of political alliances, possibly after unrest.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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His recent tour — 17 dates across U.S. cities, mostly in 500-cap clubs — introduced him to flesh-and-blood fans who had once seemed like a distant mirage.Elias Leight, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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Stanley received more than 90 reports worldwide over problems relating to the detached lids — 38 of those complaints were tied to burn injuries, with 11 of those requiring medical attention.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The special drew sharp criticism; many felt LeBron came across as detached and unapproachable.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This cold air will quickly expand south and east Friday and encompass the entire eastern half of the country by Saturday.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the nation's coldest big city, Minneapolis, the weather service said highs in the single digits to teens and lows below zero look likely for Friday and Saturday.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Scrunched leathers and square toes define many of new silhouettes, adding an element of preppy cool to the feminine looks they were styled with.Madeline Fass, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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In announcing the availability to order of the 77-inch Signature OLED T TV, LG revealed that the price of its unique lifestyle TV proposition is a cool $59,999.John Archer, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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That minimal percentage is caused by extremely dry air that circulates throughout the cabin at 30,000 feet.Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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The gel provides immediate soothing relief from dry, itchy skin as well as 24-hour skin hydration.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Tickets for reserved seating will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at Summerfest.com, Ticketmaster.com and the Summerfest box office at 200 N. Harbor Drive.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Each ticket includes a reserved table with limited availability for various group sizes.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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While cats are generally known for their aloof nature, Pita the orange kitten has gone viral after her owner shared a video of the cat repeatedly curling up around her throat to get comfortable.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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To this day, snippets of Biden appearing aloof are a staple of the Republican National Committee’s @RNCResearch account on X. On the left, numerous X accounts exist mostly to promote clips of Trump sounding unhinged.Brian Stelter, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Introverts may become talkative, or extroverts quiet and withdrawn.Dr. Talia Varley, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the film doesn’t glamorize Callas, and instead portrays her as sad and withdrawn.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Offish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offish. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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