Reticent
Reticent adjective - Given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge.
Standoffish is a synonym for reticent in attitude topic. In some cases you can use "Standoffish" instead an adjective "Reticent".
Nearby Words: reticence, reticently
Standoffish
Standoffish adjective - Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others.
Usage example: she proved to be simply shy, not standoffish
Reticent is a synonym for standoffish in attitude topic. You can use "Reticent" instead an adjective "Standoffish".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- reserved and reticent
- reserved and standoffish
- cool and reticent
- cool and standoffish
- distant and reticent
- distant and standoffish
- aloof and reticent
- aloof and standoffish
- unfriendly and reticent
- unfriendly and standoffish
- restrained and reticent
- restrained and standoffish
- remote and reticent
- remote and standoffish
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