Synonyms of standoffish
18 similar words
Another word for standoffish is distant. Other synonyms of standoffish are touch-me-not-ish, cool, cold, aloof and remote.
Synonyms and similar words for standoffish
adjectiveAloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.
- coldUnfriendly; emotionally distant or unfeeling.
- distantEmotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.
- aloofEither physically or emotionally remote: distant, standoffish.
- coolNot showing emotion; calm and in control of oneself.
- frostyHaving an aloof or inhospitable manner.
- hanktyAloof; snobbish.
- offishAloof, standoffish.
- quietNot showy; undemonstrative.
- remoteEmotionally detached.
- thorny
- touch-me-not-ishAloof; standoffish.
- unapproachableAloof and unfriendly.
- unbendingVery reserved, aloof and asocial.
- undemonstrativeNot given to showing emotion or feelings; reserved or distant.
- unimpressionableNot impressionable.
- uninvolvedEmotionally distant.
- hard-to-get datedThat is aloof, distant, or unapproachable.
- strange obsoleteReserved; distant in deportment.
Meaning of standoffish
- adjective Aloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.
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Questions about synonyms of standoffish
- What is another word for standoffish?
- Standoffish has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as distant, touch-me-not-ish, cool, cold, aloof, remote, quiet and uninvolved.
- What does standoffish mean?
- Standoffish means aloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.
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