Standoffish

Pronunciation: /ˈstænˌdɔfˈɪʃ/

Standoffish (adj)

  1. Not friendly; keeping a distance from others and not showing warmth or interest.
  2. Behaving in a careful, reserved way that makes people feel you are not open or approachable.

Standoffish (adjective)

Examples

  • She is standoffish, so people feel unwelcome.
  • The new neighbor seems standoffish at first.