standoffish

adjective

stand·off·ish stand-ˈȯ-fish

Synonyms of standoffish next

: somewhat cold and reserved

standoffishly adverb

standoffishness noun

Examples of standoffish in a Sentence

She tends to be a bit standoffish with strangers. she proved to be simply shy, not standoffish

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In a talking-head interview with the two of them, Kaleena gets really standoffish when Alisha accidentally touches her foot. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2024 The soldiers know the enemy is watching, and local villagers are standoffish and unhelpful. —

Bing West, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2011 Popular on Variety Kathleen and Emily’s dynamic is echoed in the slightly standoffish greeting Kathleen gives her aging mother. —

Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 May 2024 Canan is understandably standoffish when fielding the jibes and unsolicited career advice of the opposing side’s attorney. —

Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for standoffish