aloof

[/əˈluːf/]

adjective, adverb

distante, reservado

1. Not friendly or interested; distant in manner

He remained aloof from the group discussion.

Ele manteve-se distante da discussão do grupo.

2. Physically distant or removed from something

The politician stayed aloof from the controversy.

O político manteve-se afastado da controvérsia.

3. Uninvolved or detached emotionally

She gave an aloof response to his question.

Ela deu uma resposta fria à sua pergunta.

NYC Slang

cold, standoffish, stuck-up

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

distante, reservado, frio

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

distante, afastado

Formal business and social contexts

Portugal

distante, desinteressado, indiferente

Often implies indifference rather than shyness

keep aloof from

stand aloof

remain aloof

hold oneself aloof

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