Aloof and Supercilious

Aloof

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

Supercilious is a synonym for aloof in haughty topic. In some cases you can use "Supercilious" instead an adjective "Aloof", when it comes to topics like distant, remote.

Nearby Words: aloofness, aloofly

Supercilious

Supercilious adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.

Aloof is a synonym for supercilious in haughty topic. You can use "Aloof" instead an adjective "Supercilious".

Nearby Words: superciliousness, superciliary
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