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as in indifference
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as in distance
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Recent Examples of aloofness
John saw Mattie and Prince as obstacles to his musical career, which led to his aloofness, anger, bullying, and hostility toward the family.
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Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
And although that single failure doesn’t disqualify him from being able to lead, some of his other qualities — obsessive perfectionism, hyper-focus that can come off as aloofness, a tendency to go his own way — aren’t always serving him well in tense moments such as this one.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Remaining silent may shroud those in power in a cloak of untouchability, projecting confidence in their authority — but also aloofness.
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Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
26 Nov. 2025
Throughout many revealing conversations, the braggadocious zeal of Poseidon and Zeus, the sexy aloofness of Aphrodite and Dionysus, and the sniveling bitchery of Hermes and Hypnos were endearing, but all gave way to flawed people who grew deeply over time.
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Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
And although that single failure doesn’t disqualify him from being able to lead, some of his other qualities — obsessive perfectionism, hyper-focus that can come off as aloofness, a tendency to go his own way — aren’t always serving him well in tense moments such as this one.
—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Remaining silent may shroud those in power in a cloak of untouchability, projecting confidence in their authority — but also aloofness.
—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
26 Nov. 2025
Throughout many revealing conversations, the braggadocious zeal of Poseidon and Zeus, the sexy aloofness of Aphrodite and Dionysus, and the sniveling bitchery of Hermes and Hypnos were endearing, but all gave way to flawed people who grew deeply over time.
—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aloofness
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Hamilton students were, in their basic indifference, not unlike the typical Gators of my own undergraduate years, trying to cruise through the graduation requirements by whatever means necessary.
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The world of Pride and Prejudice expects women to accommodate male pride as a social fact, to smooth over awkwardness, to accept that status and wealth compensate for coldness or indifference.
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
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Little Spirit’s address puts it within walking distance of several other restaurants and bars, including a few spots likely to show big sporting events.
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The book’s occasional oases of self-examination are surrounded by dusty expanses of omission and unconcern.
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Whatever the reason, Maxwell’s strength and the shark’s apparent unconcern put one of Maxwell’s friends in danger.
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Control and composure are at the core of this leadership philosophy.
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In a 1-1 game in the 10th, Brewers reliever Joel Kuhnel lost his composure after issuing an intentional walk to Crow-Armstrong to face Alex Bregman with runners on the corners and two outs.
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The smile didn’t come immediately, but suddenly the shyness gave way and her smile stretched from ear to ear.
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Then the release, the arrival, the return to self, and a lazy, funny sort of shyness.
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Her skin—something known as Frubber, a porous patented blend of fleshlike elastic polymers—stretched over a structure of plastic and titanium, and there was no flicker of bashfulness.
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Nearly half a century later, the Santa Monica, California, firm is still at it, producing unpretentious contemporary homes that place a premium on community, sustainability and modesty.
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Although bikini-esque garments stretch back to Roman times, the 20th century began with a period of great modesty and puritanism.
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But, in general, the subject elicited private reticence and public omertà.
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The reticence about the number of robots is kind of part of the story.
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“Aloofness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloofness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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