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aloof demeanor

[/əˈluːf dɪˈmiːnər/]
noun phrasepl: aloof demeanors
atitude distante
1. A distant, detached, or uninvolved manner or bearing; a reserved and unfriendly way of behaving toward others
Her aloof demeanor made it difficult for colleagues to approach her with questions.
A sua atitude distante tornou difícil para os colegas aproximarem-se dela com perguntas.
2. A composure that suggests emotional detachment or indifference to social interaction
He maintained an aloof demeanor throughout the party, avoiding conversation.
Ele manteve uma atitude distante durante toda a festa, evitando conversas.
NYC Slang
cold shoulder vibe
Synonyms
cold demeanordetached mannerreserved bearingdistant attitudestandoffish behavior
Antonyms
warm demeanorfriendly mannerapproachable bearingsociable attitudewelcoming behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atitude distante
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
comportamento aloof
Sometimes used directly borrowed from English in professional contexts
Portugal
atitude distanciada
Preferred in European Portuguese
Portugal
comportamento reservado
Alternative formal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep someone at arm's length
stand aloof from
maintain distance
hold oneself apart
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