standoffish
Example Sentences
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Santa Monica is trying to become less standoffish to businesses in its comeback bid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
As Divine Eye, Maclin anchors the fact-based film as a gruff, standoffish inhabitant of the New York maximum-security prison, who finds a surprising calling through theater workshops and live performance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2024
He also knew his status - it was one of the reasons why he could appear standoffish to those he didn't know.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2023
Over the course of seven years, we saw them morph from standoffish children — often bullied because of the complexion of their skin — to two young, confident leaders.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2023
I didn't mean to sound standoffish, but I did.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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Life Is So Good
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