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aloof in Dutch

aloof in Dutch is afstandelijk, gereserveerd, terughoudend — aloof means distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.

aloof in Dutch

afstandelijk
adj
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
gereserveerd
adj
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
terughoudend
adj
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
afstandelijk
adv
At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
apart
adv
At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
afstandelijk
adv
Without sympathy; unfavorably.
negatief
adv
Without sympathy; unfavorably.

What does "aloof" mean?

  1. adj Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.
    "He stayed aloof from the office gossip."
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aloof in a sentence

  • He stayed aloof from the office gossip.
  • Some found her aloof, though she was simply shy.

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What is "aloof" in Dutch?

"aloof" in Dutch is afstandelijk, gereserveerd, terughoudend. aloof means: Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.

How do you use "aloof" in a sentence?

Example: "He stayed aloof from the office gossip." In Dutch, "aloof" is afstandelijk, gereserveerd, terughoudend.

Are there other ways to say "aloof" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "aloof": afstandelijk, gereserveerd, terughoudend, apart, negatief.

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