Aloof
Uptight
Uptight adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Both words in one sentence
- Kai became less aloof and callous, Max had his Cloudcuckoolander tendencies downplayed, while Hilary had her uptight attitude nuanced.
Source: Flanderization / Anime and Manga
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