Offish and Outgoing

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

Usage example: she was consistently surly and offish with the would-be suitors who came calling

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Outgoing is an antonym for offish.

Outgoing adjective - Likely to seek or enjoy the company of others.

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Offish is an antonym for outgoing.

Nearby Word: outgo

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