Aloof and Timorous

Aloof

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

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

Nearby Words: aloofness, aloofly

Timorous

Timorous adjective - Easily frightened.

Aloof and timorous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aloof" instead an adjective "Timorous".

Nearby Words: timid, timidly, timorously
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