as in aloofness
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Noun
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When someone offers a straight-arm handshake, creating more distance between him or her and the other person, it’s processed as distrust, aloofness, or reserve.—
Carol Kinsey Goman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025 -
With the chaos of his homelife leaving him on autopilot, Frank cares little about being caught defiling the library; his aloofness is disconcerting, especially coming from someone so young.—
Caroline Madden,
Vulture,
8 July 2024
Noun
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Most people avoid conflict, but those who can navigate tricky situations with composure and professionalism quickly stand out.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In scene after scene, Shula doesn’t say much, but there is, in practically every frame, an unmistakable anxiety in her composure, as if her mere appearance of calm required a major exertion of will.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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But most of the agency’s other networks are structured as nonprofit organizations that are funded through federal grants, and that distance is making a big difference right now.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Detachedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detachedness. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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