Aloof and Short

Aloof

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

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

Nearby Words: aloofness, aloofly

Short

Short adjective - Having relatively little height.

Aloof and short are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aloof" instead an adjective "Short".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Aloof Dark-Haired Girl She's also very quiet and aloof with her friends and teammates, and when she does speak her words are generally short, precise, and to the point.
  • Tomboy with a Girly Streak Marina Wulfstan from Valkyria Chronicles is a cold, aloof hunter with short hair and an athletic build who considers her most important interpersonal relationship to be with her rifle.
  • He wasn't just aloof or professional; he was a short-tempered hardass who hated kids and had little patience for practically anything.
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