standoffish

Meanings

• adjective

  Unfriendly, aloof, or unwelcoming in behavior or attitude.

  - "Despite his standoffish behavior, she continued to try and engage him in conversation."
  - "The standoffish attitude of the manager made it difficult for the employees to approach him with their concerns."

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Synonyms

cold , distant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with standoffish
brush , hush , rush , crush

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Variants

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standoffish , standoffishly , standoffishness , standoffishnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'keeping a distance from the enemy in battle'. Later, it came to mean 'keeping a social distance'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'standoffish' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. Standoffishness can be a sign of confidence, but it can also be a barrier to building relationships and connections.

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Related Concepts

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1. aloofness: A state of being uninvolved or uninterested in the affairs of others, often with an air of superiority.

2. unfriendliness: A lack of friendliness or warmth towards others.

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Culture

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Standoffishness is a common trait in certain literary characters, such as Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. It is also a theme in some songs, such as 'Standoff' by Rihanna and 'Standoffish' by The Stranglers.

How to Memorize "standoffish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing at a distance, with their arms crossed and a stern expression on their face. This is the image of a standoffish person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'standoffish' with the word 'aloof'. Both words describe a person who keeps a social distance from others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'standoffish' as 'standing off from the friendly crowd'.

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