'standoffish' definitions:

Definition of 'standoffish'

From: WordNet
adjective
Lacking cordiality; unfriendly; "a standoffish manner" [syn: offish, standoffish]

Definition of 'standoffish'

From: GCIDE
  • standoffish \stand*off"ish\, stand-offish \stand-off"ish\a. Shy or distant in manner; cold; aloof; reserved; not friendly.
  • Syn: offish. [PJC] -- {stand*off"ish*ness}, n. -- {stand*off"ish*ly}, adv. [PJC]

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