aloof

• Beschreibt eine Person, die sich distanziert, zurückhaltend oder unbeteiligt verhält und keine Nähe oder Anteilnahme zeigt.

Describes a person who is distant, reserved, or uninvolved in social interactions.

1. Distant or reservedB2formal

   Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant in manner.

   Distanziert

   • She remained aloof during the party, speaking to no one.
   • His aloof demeanor made it hard to approach him.
   • The new manager seemed aloof and uninterested in team activities.

   Synonymecooldetacheddistanthaughtyremotereservedstandoffishunapproachableunfriendlywithdrawn

   Antonymeaffableapproachablecordialfriendlygregarioushospitableoutgoingsociablewarm

2. Detached or uninvolvedB2formal

   Not involved in or affected by something; standing apart.

   Distanziert

   • He stayed aloof from the political debates.
   • The judge remained aloof from the emotional arguments.
   • She kept herself aloof from the office gossip.

   Synonymedetacheddistantindifferentremotereservedstandoffishunapproachableunconcerneduninvolvedwithdrawn

   Antonymeengagedinvolvedparticipating

• Auf Distanz oder in zurückhaltender Art und Weise. Beschreibt ein Verhalten, das distanziert, reserviert oder teilnahmslos wirkt, oft mit dem Unterton mangelnder Wärme oder fehlenden Interesses an sozialer Interaktion.

An adverb meaning "at a distance" or "in a withdrawn manner." It describes behavior that is distant, reserved, or uninvolved, often implying a lack of warmth or interest in social interaction.

1. In a distant or reserved mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows a lack of interest, friendliness, or emotional involvement.

   Distanziert

   • She stood aloof from the crowd, observing quietly.
   • He remained aloof during the heated discussion.
   • The cat sat aloof on the windowsill, ignoring everyone.

   Synonymecoollydistantlyremotelyreservedlystandoffishly

   Antonymecordiallyfriendlyopenlysociablywarmly