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Term: Standoffish

Adjective

1. distant or reserved in manner, aloof

Sample Sentences:

• Despite being friendly with everyone else, Sarah always appeared standoffish and maintained her distance.
• The boss's standoffish attitude made it difficult for his employees to approach him with their concerns.

Noun

1. a person who keeps their distance or is aloof towards others

Sample Sentences:

• Steve's distant behavior earned him the reputation of a standoffish within the social circle.
• Don't mistake her reservedness for being standoffish; she's just shy and takes time to open up.

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