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standoffishness

/ˌstændˈɒf.ɪʃ.nəs/

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noun

/ˌstændˈɒf.ɪʃ.nəs/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее склонность или качество быть отстранённым, сдержанным и не проявляющим сочувствия в манере или поведении.

A noun referring to a disposition or quality of being distant, reserved, and unsympathetic in manner or behavior.

uncountable

  1. Aloof or distant behaviorC1formal

    A tendency to be reserved, cold, or unsympathetic in social interactions.

    ruОтчужденное или замкнутое поведение

    • His standoffishness made it difficult for him to make friends.
    • She misinterpreted his shyness as standoffishness.
    • The team leader's standoffishness created a tense work environment.

    Synonymsaloofnesscoldnesscoolnessdetachmentdistancehaughtinessremotenessreserveunapproachabilityunfriendliness

    Antonymsaffabilitycordialityfriendlinessgregariousnesssociabilitywarmth

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  • standoffishnesses' possessive plural form
  • standoffishness's possessive singular form
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