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aloof

pronunciation:: luf
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part of speech:	adjective
definition:	showing little interest in or desire to be involved with other people; distant. I was a little scared to talk to her because she seemed so cool and aloof. synonyms: distant antonyms: approachable, concerned, involved, outgoing similar words: alone, cool, indifferent, shy, solitary, stiff
related words:	chill, cold, impersonal, neutral, private, reserved
derivations:	aloofly (adv.), aloofness (n.)

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