Aloofness and Refrainment

Aloofness

Aloofness noun - A disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner.
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Refrainment and aloofness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refrainment" instead a noun "Aloofness".

Nearby Words: aloof, aloofly

Refrainment

Refrainment noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Usage example: students in the class should show some generosity and refrainment when critiquing the work of their fellow photographers

Aloofness and refrainment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aloofness" instead a noun "Refrainment".
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