standoffish

UK
/ˈstændɒfɪʃ/
US
/ˈstændɔːfɪʃ/

Translations

standoffishadjective
more standoffish
Comp.
most standoffish
Super.
UK
/ˈstændɒfɪʃ/
US
/ˈstændɔːfɪʃ/
Despite her standoffish demeanor, she was actually quite friendly.
Несмотря на ее сдержанную манеру, она была на самом деле довольно дружелюбной.
She seemed standoffish at the party, not talking to anyone.
Она казалась надменной на вечеринке, ни с кем не разговаривала.
His standoffish behavior made it hard for others to approach him.
Его отчужденное поведение затрудняло подход к нему.

Definitions

standoffishadjective
Unfriendly or aloof; not sociable or warm in manner.
Despite her standoffish demeanor, she was actually quite kind once you got to know her.