standoffish (Meaning)
standoffish (s)
lacking cordiality; unfriendly
Synonyms & Antonyms of standoffish
Synonyms:
- buttoned-up
- offish
- frosty
- dry
- introverted
- antisocial
- shy
- hard
- clinical
- silent
- unsociable
- standoff
- remote
- unbending
- reclusive
- cold-eyed
- professional
- asocial
- timid
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
cool, detached,distant, reserved, aloof, withdrawn, cold, buttoned-up, offish, frosty
cordial, extroverted, sociable, gregarious, outgoing, social, friendly, cordial, convivial, gregarious
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.
