C1adjectiverelationships
US/əˈluːf/
UK/əˈluːf/
not friendly or interested in other people, and keeping a distance from them
In context
New colleagues thought she was aloof, but she was actually just shy.
The star player stayed aloof from his teammates and ate alone.
Cats have a reputation for being aloof, but many love attention.
Words that go with aloof
verb + adjective
- remain aloofThe president chose to remain aloof from the argument.
- stand aloofYou can't stand aloof while your friends need help.
- seem aloofShy people often seem aloof to strangers.
adjective + preposition
- aloof fromHe kept himself aloof from office gossip.
adjective + noun
- cold and aloofHer manner seemed cold and aloof at first.