standoffish

The definition of standoffish is a detached or reserved person.

(adjective)

An example of standoffish is a person who avoids eye contact and doesn't like to talk with people in a group setting.

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See standoffish in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

reserved and cool; aloof

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See standoffish in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Aloof or reserved.

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  • stand·offˈish·ness noun

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