distant

[dis-tuhnt] / ˈdɪs tənt /

ADJECTIVE

faraway

Synonyms

STRONGEST

far far-flung far-off inaccessible isolated obscure remote removed secluded

WEAK

a piece abroad abstracted apart arm's length asunder away backwoods beyond range far back farther further in the background in the boonies in the distance in the sticks indirect middle of nowhere not home out of earshot out of range out of reach out-of-the-way outlying retired secret separate sequestered telescopic unapproachable ways wide of yonder

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approachable mingling public

WEAK

adjacent close friendly kind near nearby neighboring sympathetic warm

ADJECTIVE

aloof

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrogant cold remote

WEAK

ceremonious cool formal haughty insociable laid back modest offish on ice proud put on airs reserved restrained reticent retiring shy solitary standoff standoffish stiff stuck-up unapproachable uncompanionable unconcerned unfriendly unsociable uppity withdrawn

Antonyms

STRONGEST

friendly warm

WEAK

adjacent close kind near nearby neighboring sympathetic

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Directly placing instruments around distant stars to measure space weather is not possible.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Surfshark also performs well in streaming tests, with faster startup times and smoother 4K playback across distant servers.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

So far, the risks of such huge payouts for social-media companies still seem distant.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle has also suggested he would be interested, but once again this would be a dip into the distant past.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

From distant rooms she heard men’s voices, gruff and serious, or ringing out with bold laughter.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

distant

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