aloofness
noun
aloof·ness
ə-ˈlüf-nəs 
: the quality or state of being aloof or emotionally distant
Her aloofness … did not endear her to the rest of the company …—
Marybeth Kerrigan
Marybeth Kerrigan… there was an aloofness in him which the boys and I could never quite bridge.—Mildred D. Taylor
Mildred D. TaylorHis aloofness was … born more of insecurity than of arrogance …—David Cannadine
David Cannadine… was respected for his military tenacity and his surprising aloofness from party favoritism.—Simon Schama
Simon SchamaExamples of aloofness in a Sentence
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Sante, even freed up now to be a chattier and more easygoing version of herself, retains a bit of her aloofness.
—Carl Swanson, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2024
During her tenure, Sinema rarely faced reporters and never held a live town hall event, contributing to a reputation for aloofness among her one-time supporters.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024
This brought emotions to the surface and released us all from the aloofness that occurred when Aquarius season asked us to think about the bigger picture.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Biden’s yearlong refusal to visit the site of the Norfolk Southern train wreck was a reminder of general aloofness and weakness with working-class voters.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 2 Mar. 2024
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Carl Swanson, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2024
During her tenure, Sinema rarely faced reporters and never held a live town hall event, contributing to a reputation for aloofness among her one-time supporters.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024
This brought emotions to the surface and released us all from the aloofness that occurred when Aquarius season asked us to think about the bigger picture.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Biden’s yearlong refusal to visit the site of the Norfolk Southern train wreck was a reminder of general aloofness and weakness with working-class voters.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 2 Mar. 2024
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“Aloofness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloofness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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