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standoffish

stan·dof·fish

UK/stænˈdɒf.ɪʃ/ US/stænˈdɔː.fɪʃ/ uncommon

adjective

1.

lacking cordiality; unfriendly

  • “a standoffish manner”
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Origin

From stand off + -ish.

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