aloof

• Décrit une personne qui se tient à distance, de manière réservée ou détachée, et qui ne participe pas aux interactions sociales.

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.

   Distant et réservé

   • 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.

   Synonymescooldetacheddistanthaughtyremotereservedstandoffishunapproachableunfriendlywithdrawn

   Antonymesaffableapproachablecordialfriendlygregarioushospitableoutgoingsociablewarm

2. Detached or uninvolvedB2formal

   Not involved in or affected by something; standing apart.

   Détaché, distant

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

   Synonymesdetacheddistantindifferentremotereservedstandoffishunapproachableunconcerneduninvolvedwithdrawn

   Antonymesengagedinvolvedparticipating

• D'une manière distante ou réservée, indiquant un manque d'engagement, de chaleur ou d'intérêt pour les interactions sociales.

An adverb meaning "at a distance" or "in a withdrawn manner."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.

   De manière distante ou réservée

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

   Synonymescoollydistantlyremotelyreservedlystandoffishly

   Antonymescordiallyfriendlyopenlysociablywarmly