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standoffishness
 

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Noun standoffishness has 1 sense
  1. aloofness, remoteness, standoffishness, withdrawnness - a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
    --1 is a kind of unsociability, unsociableness
    --1 has particulars: unapproachability

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Term: Standoffishness

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: The quality or condition of being standoffish; aloofness or reserve in social interactions.

Sample Sentence:

"Her standoffishness at parties often made others perceive her as cold and unfriendly."

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Displaying aloof or reserved behavior.

Sample Sentence:

"John's standoffishness towards his colleagues made it difficult for them to connect with him."

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: Behaving in a standoffish manner.

Sample Sentence:

"She looked at him standoffishly, not wanting to engage in conversation."

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