standoffish (Meaning)
standoffish (s)
lacking cordiality; unfriendly
Synonyms & Antonyms of standoffish
Synonyms:
- offish
- reclusive
- hard
- introverted
- unsociable
- unbending
- professional
- buttoned-up
- antisocial
- remote
- silent
- standoff
- cold-eyed
- asocial
- shy
- dry
- clinical
- timid
- frosty
Antonyms:
standoffish Sentence Examples
- Emily's standoffish demeanor kept her isolated from her classmates.
- The cat exhibited a standoffish attitude towards strangers, hissing at their approach.
- Negotiations between the two parties reached a standstill due to their standoffish positions.
- The company's standoffish policy towards customer inquiries resulted in numerous complaints.
- Anna's standoffish nature made it difficult for her to form meaningful relationships.
- The standoffish guard refused to allow unauthorized visitors into the facility.
- The standoffish politician avoided engaging with the public, fearing backlash.
- The standoffish teacher maintained a strict distance from her students, creating an unwelcoming atmosphere.
- The team's standoffish behavior alienated them from their opponents, ultimately costing them the match.
- The standoffish employee's unwillingness to collaborate with their colleagues hampered the department's progress.
FAQs About the word standoffish
lacking cordiality; unfriendly
cold,distant, reserved, withdrawn, aloof, detached, cool, offish, reclusive, hard
friendly, convivial, friendly, warm,social, gregarious, cordial, gregarious, talkative, social
Emily's standoffish demeanor kept her isolated from her classmates.
The cat exhibited a standoffish attitude towards strangers, hissing at their approach.
Negotiations between the two parties reached a standstill due to their standoffish positions.
The company's standoffish policy towards customer inquiries resulted in numerous complaints.
