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standoffish
Standoffish (adj) means Unfriendly and distant in manner, keeping other people at arm's length.
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Unfriendly and distant in manner, keeping other people at arm's length.
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What is the meaning of standoffish?
"standoffish" (adj) means unfriendly and distant in manner, keeping other people at arm's length.
What is another word for standoffish?
Other words for "standoffish" include cold, remote, reserved, unapproachable, aloof, distant.
What is the opposite of standoffish?
The opposite of "standoffish" is friendly.