Aloof
Aloof adjective - Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others.
Condescending and aloof are semantically related in haughty topic. In some cases you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Aloof".
Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
Aloof and condescending are semantically related in haughty topic. Sometimes you can use "Aloof" instead an adjective "Condescending".
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Related pairs
- haughty and aloof
- haughty and condescending
- snooty and aloof
- snooty and condescending
- arrogant and aloof
- arrogant and condescending
- conceited and aloof
- conceited and condescending
- snobbish and aloof
- snobbish and condescending
- proud and aloof
- proud and condescending
- cavalier and aloof
- cavalier and condescending
Both words in one sentence
- Similarly, while Kanaya can sometimes be condescending and aloof she's mostly a Nice Girl, and rarely raises her tone to Karkat.
Source: Like Brother and Sister - Jade is condescending, aloof and his constant sarcastic or mocking comments are just annoying to have to listen to.
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Good Is Not Nice: "Not a tame lion" is a frequent and accurate description of Aslan, who ranges from a warm, welcoming protector to an aloof, condescending figure to one that is outright threatening to protagonist and antagonist alike — sometimes all within the same book.
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