Aloof and Cursory

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Aloof adjective - Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others.

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Cursory and aloof are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cursory" instead an adjective "Aloof".

Nearby Words: aloofness, aloofly

Cursory adjective - Acting or done with excessive or careless speed.

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Aloof and cursory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aloof" instead an adjective "Cursory".

Nearby Words: cursorily, cursor

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Cursory and Aloof. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 11, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/aloof/cursory

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