aloofness

• Nom désignant un état de détachement émotionnel ou de distance, caractérisé par un manque d'intérêt ou de sympathie et une tendance à rester réservé ou non impliqué.

A noun referring to a state of emotional distance or detachment, characterized by a lack of interest or sympathy and a tendency to remain withdrawn or uninvolved.

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1. Emotional distanceB2formal

   A state of being emotionally distant, reserved, or detached from others.

   détachement émotionnel

   • His aloofness made it difficult for others to approach him.
   • She maintained an air of aloofness at the party, speaking to no one.
   • The manager's aloofness created a barrier between him and his team.

   Synonymescoldnessdetachmentdisengagementdistanceremotenessreservestandoffishnessunapproachability

   Antonymesaffectionclosenessintimacyinvolvementopennesswarmth

2. IndifferenceB2formal

   A lack of interest or concern, often shown by withdrawing from social interaction.

   Indifférence distante

   • Her aloofness towards the project frustrated her colleagues.
   • He showed complete aloofness when asked about the decision.
   • The politician's aloofness was interpreted as arrogance.

   Synonymescoldnessdetachmentdistanceindifferenceremotenessreservestandoffishnessunconcern

   Antonymesconcernengagementinterestinvolvementresponsivenesswarmth