as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
she proved to be simply shy, not standoffish
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Recent Examples of standoffish
After several minutes of standoffish conversation, Cummings accused Arriola of trying to scam him.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2022
And Steve says, all of this just goes a long way toward the hospital, redefining its once really standoffish relationship with the surrounding neighborhoods.
—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 7 Nov. 2022
Harper is initially cold and standoffish, refusing even to pick up a champagne flute to collectively toast to their impending holiday together.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Oct. 2022
That’s because these standoffish compounds don’t react to anything—not biological or other chemical agents.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2022
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2022
And Steve says, all of this just goes a long way toward the hospital, redefining its once really standoffish relationship with the surrounding neighborhoods.
—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 7 Nov. 2022
Harper is initially cold and standoffish, refusing even to pick up a champagne flute to collectively toast to their impending holiday together.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Oct. 2022
That’s because these standoffish compounds don’t react to anything—not biological or other chemical agents.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2022
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While data isn't available indicating how much this has changed over recent years, the tradition of downsizing into smaller homes designed with retirement in mind is becoming a distant, if not completely unlikely, prospect for America's aging boomer population.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Tom Kim finished a distant second on 19-under and Justin Thomas, who led by a shot heading into the final round but remains without a win in more than two years, was third on 18-under.Matias Grez, CNN, 9 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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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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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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Venus Enters Aquarius and Aligns with Pluto Venus moves into the Air sign Aquarius, making our emotions more aloof; however, on this particular day, the romantic planet connects with Pluto, intensifying our sentiments.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline Ju Ji-hoon (Kingdom, The Spy Gone North), who plays shopkeeper Jung Won-young, said that finding the right tone for his seemingly aloof, brooding character was the key challenge for him while filming Light Shop.Sara Merican, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
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Canada Goose Grandview Cropped Jacket This jacket is a nice combination of stylish and comfortable thanks to its short silhouette and the brand’s Arctic Tech fabric, which means the layer-friendly piece protects you against cool, windy conditions.Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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As for the shades of white long favored in kitchens and baths, Gibson is seeing a move away from cool tones in favor of warmer varieties.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 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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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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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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Think of how the finale opening dwells on Georgie never getting a handshake this season — Paul left her hanging twice with an extended, and then a withdrawn, hand!Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
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