remoteness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état d'être éloigné dans l'espace, le temps ou la relation, ou la tendance à se montrer distant et indifférent dans son comportement.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being far away in distance, time, or connection, or a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner.

indénombrable

1. Physical distanceB2formal

   The quality or state of being far away from populated areas or centers of activity.

   Éloignement géographique

   • The remoteness of the island made it difficult to supply.
   • They were drawn to the remoteness of the mountain cabin.
   • The village's remoteness meant few tourists ever visited.

   Synonymesdistancefarnessinaccessibilityisolationseclusion

   Antonymesaccessibilityclosenessnearnessproximity

2. Emotional distanceC1formal

   A tendency to be aloof, detached, or unfriendly in social interactions.

   Distance émotionnelle / Réserve

   • His remoteness made it hard for others to approach him.
   • There was a certain remoteness in her gaze that kept people at a distance.
   • The manager's remoteness created a barrier between him and his team.

   Synonymesaloofnesscoldnessdetachmentdistanceindifferencereservestandoffishnessunapproachabilitywithdrawal

   Antonymesaffabilityapproachabilityclosenessfriendlinesswarmth