aloof

• Descreve uma pessoa que se mantém distante, reservada ou que não participa de interações sociais; também pode indicar frieza ou indiferença emocional.

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.

   Distante

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscooldetacheddistanthaughtyremotereservedstandoffishunapproachableunfriendlywithdrawn

   Antônimosaffableapproachablecordialfriendlygregarioushospitableoutgoingsociablewarm

2. Detached or uninvolvedB2formal

   Not involved in or affected by something; standing apart.

   Distante

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

   Sinônimosdetacheddistantindifferentremotereservedstandoffishunapproachableunconcerneduninvolvedwithdrawn

   Antônimosengagedinvolvedparticipating

• De maneira distante ou reservada. Descreve um comportamento afastado, frio ou indiferente, frequentemente implicando falta de calor humano ou de interesse pela interação social.

An adverb meaning "at a distance" or "in a withdrawn manner."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

   Distante

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

   Sinônimoscoollydistantlyremotelyreservedlystandoffishly

   Antônimoscordiallyfriendlyopenlysociablywarmly