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standoffish

/ˌstændˈɒfɪʃ/adjective

उच्चारण स्टैन्डॉफ़िश

रूखा, अलग-थलग रहने वाला, किसी से घुलने-मिलने वाला नहीं

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adjective
  1. 1

    informal

    not friendly towards other people

    रूखा, अलग-थलग रहने वाला, किसी से घुलने-मिलने वाला नहीं

    • The new manager seemed standoffish at first, but she is actually very kind.
    • Don't be so standoffish; come and join us for tea.

    Synonyms aloof distant reserved unfriendly cold

    Opposite friendly sociable approachable warm

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standoffishness noun