Aloof

Word ALOOF
Character 5
Hyphenation a loof
Pronunciations /əˈluːf/

Definitions and meanings of "Aloof"

What do we mean by aloof?

Emotionally reserved or indifferent. adjective

Distant or uninvolved. adjective

At a distance, but within view; intentionally remaining apart, literally or figuratively; withdrawn.

At or to a distance from; away or apart from.

Same as alewife. noun

At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away. adverb

Without sympathy; unfavorably. adverb

Away from; clear from. preposition

At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away. adverb

Without sympathy; unfavorably. adverb

Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant adjective

Away from; clear of preposition

In an aloof manner adverb

Remote in manner adjective

Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Aloof

The word "aloof" in example sentences

Why did Dunn remain aloof from the expatriate society in Macao for so many years when other traders partook of it regularly? ❋ Unknown (2005)

In short, to grow our intellectual capital and to ensure its steady flow to the business community, we can no longer afford to remain aloof from the economic and business environment. ❋ Unknown (1996)

We cannot afford to remain aloof from the constitutional debate. ❋ Unknown (1991)

I do not believe that scientists were aloof from the political process and find it odd that scientists should be considered policymakers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I do not believe helping people and treating them nice will spoil them, I certainly don't think that coming to Mexico and staying aloof from the locals so they don't get spoiled is being apart of their community. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In the US, scientists have been aloof from the political process. ❋ Unknown (2009)

That is why it is natural that cases like that of the Pilkingtons will be ideal springboards to attack modern day reactive policing which is detached and seemingly aloof from the public they should be serving. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2009)

He routinely remains aloof from the legislative details (some would say he just got rolled by Nancy Pelosi) and then proceeds to speak as if the actual bill matches his grand words and promises when it is obvious to all that it does not. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Law firms, by contrast, often hold themselves aloof from the stark realities their clients face. ❋ Richard L. Upton (2010)

It is the mark of a creative personality to remain a bit aloof from the world, observing it, taking it apart, rearranging it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

WASHINGTON — In pursuing his proposed overhaul of the health care system, President Obama has consistently presented himself as aloof from the legislative fray, merely offering broad principles. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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