Definition of "standoffish" []

• Aloof or reserved. (adjective)

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• "He may seem a bit standoffish, which is likely just his natural reserved personality."
• "The characterization of private enterprise as 'standoffish' by a former government insider, whose focus was not cyber, highlights the heart of the problem."
• "I have not been very reliable with meme's in recent months....almost to the point of being rude and 'standoffish'."