standoffish
Example Sentences
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It was an unnatural fit on paper — the sometimes standoffish candidate with few initial ties to Tallahassee and the genial consultant who had helped elect the man he hoped to succeed.
From New York Times
She described Mrs. Ángela as standoffish, adding, “I don’t like her.”
From New York Times
Regal, queenly and majestic can sometimes register as standoffish or — gasp — going all Hollywood.
From Washington Post
When new people show up at meetings, members are polite but standoffish.
From Washington Post
“He was kind of very standoffish, and not very sociable. I believe he left early as well.”
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
