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standoffish

/stændˈɒf.ɪʃ/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/stændˈɒf.ɪʃ/

Describes a person who is aloof, distant, or unfriendly in manner.

ruОписывает человека, который ведёт себя отстранённо, холодно или недружелюбно.esDescribe a una persona que se comporta de manera distante, fría o poco amistosa, mostrando poca disposición a relacionarse con los demás.frDécrit une personne qui se comporte de manière distante, froide ou peu amicale, souvent par réserve ou par fierté.deBeschreibt eine Person, die sich distanziert, kühl oder unfreundlich verhält und anderen gegenüber reserviert wirkt.ptDescreve uma pessoa que se comporta de maneira distante, fria ou pouco amigável, mantendo reserva ou superioridade nas relações sociais.zh形容一个人态度冷淡、疏远、不友好,不易亲近。arيصف شخصًا يتصرف بتحفظ وبرود أو بجفاء وعدم ود، فيبدو غير ودود أو متعالٍ أو صعب الاقتراب منه.

  1. Unfriendly or distant B2 informal

    Behaving in a reserved, aloof, or unfriendly manner; lacking warmth or cordiality.

    • He was rather standoffish at the party, barely speaking to anyone.
    • Her standoffish attitude made it hard to get to know her.
    • The new manager seemed standoffish, but he was just shy.

    ruОтчуждённыйesDistante, fríofrréservé, distantdeDistanziertptDistantezh冷淡疏远arمتحفّظ جاف

    Sinónimos: aloofcoldcooldetacheddistantformalremotereservedstiffunapproachableunfriendlyunsociablewithdrawn

    Antónimos: affableamiableapproachablecordialfriendlygenialgregariousoutgoingsociablewarm

  • more standoffish comparative form
  • most standoffish superlative form