afstandelijk — meaning in English
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English meaning
- aloof adj Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.
- brittle adj Hard but easily broken, snapped, or shattered.
- cavalier adj Careless or dismissive about something that actually matters; offhand to the point of recklessness.
- cold adj Having a low temperature; not warm.
- distant adj Far away in space or time.
Senses
afstandelijk is used for these senses in English:
- aloof Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
- aloof At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
- aloof Without sympathy; unfavorably.
- brittle Emotionally fragile, easily offended.
- cavalier Lacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.
- cold Unfriendly; emotionally distant or unfeeling.
- distant Emotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.
brittle — full definition
- adj Hard but easily broken, snapped, or shattered.
- adj Emotionally fragile; easily hurt or upset.
- noun A hard candy made from caramelized sugar and nuts.