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aloof

əˈluːf

adjective

powściągliwy

pɔfɕt͡ɕɔŋˈɡlʲivɨ· przymiotnik
Also
zdystansowanychłodny
Definition

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant, often intentionally so.

Examples
Despite her friendly appearance, she remained somewhat aloof from her colleagues.
Pomimo przyjaznego wyglądu, pozostała nieco zdystansowana wobec swoich kolegów.
The cat was aloof, preferring to observe from a distance rather than be petted.
Kot był powściągliwy, wolał obserwować z daleka niż być głaskanym.
Synonyms
distantreservedunapproachable
Collocations
remain aloofstand aloofaloof and distant
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