aloofness
Example Sentences
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Sandler plays the devoted but put-upon husband with a delicate balance of compassion and aloofness, and in moments like this, a wounded candor comes through that is oddly touching.
From New York Times
For some, Macron’s decision smacks of the kind of contempt and aloofness of which he has sometimes been accused.
From New York Times
The risk now for Mr. Macron is that enacting a retirement age of 64 without a full vote in Parliament smacks of the kind of contempt and aloofness of which he has sometimes been accused.
From New York Times
Seemingly his biggest inconveniences were the occasional gentle barbs he received from media members about his perceived aloofness or off-course habits or record at majors.
From Washington Post
He was all about aloofness, discipline and control.
From New York Times
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