aloofness

a·loof·ness

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-loof-nis]
- /əˈluf nɪs/
- /əˈluːfnɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-loof-nis]
- /əˈluf nɪs/

Definitions of aloofness word

noun aloofness the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over. 1
noun aloofness The state of being aloof. 1
noun aloofness reserve, detachment 1

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Parts of speech for Aloofness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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aloofness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for aloofness

noun aloofness

remoteness — far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away: the remote jungles of Brazil.
distance — the extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc.
indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
withdrawn — past participle of withdraw.
standoffish — somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly.

All 15 Synonyms of aloofness

Antonyms for aloofness

noun aloofness

sympathy — harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
closeness — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.

All 3 Antonyms of aloofness

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