Standoffish
Pronunciation: /ˈstænˌdɔfˈɪʃ/
Standoffish (adj)
- Not friendly; keeping a distance from others and not showing warmth or interest.
- 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.