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aloof in German

aloof in German is reserviert, zurückhaltend, distanziert — aloof means distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.

aloof in German

reserviert
adj
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
zurückhaltend
adj
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
distanziert
adj
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
menschenscheu
adj
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
unnahbar
adj
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
(ein Stück) entfernt
adv
At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
auf (etwas) Abstand
adv
At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
auf Abstand
adv
Without sympathy; unfavorably.
auf Distanz
adv
Without sympathy; unfavorably.
distanziert
adv
Without sympathy; unfavorably.
reserviert
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 German?

"aloof" in German is reserviert, zurückhaltend, distanziert. 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 German, "aloof" is reserviert, zurückhaltend, distanziert.

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

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "aloof": reserviert, zurückhaltend, distanziert, menschenscheu, unnahbar, (ein Stück) entfernt.

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