Home / Dictionary / aloof
aloof
/əˈluːf/
adjective
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
adverb
At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
Without sympathy; unfavorably.
preposition
Away from; clear of.
Practice "aloof" in context
WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.
Save to WordNote — it's free →No credit card. No install required.