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aloof manner

[/əˈluːf ˈmænər/]
noun phrase
maneira distante
1. A distant, detached, or uninvolved way of behaving; a manner that suggests disinterest or emotional distance from others
She maintained an aloof manner during the entire meeting, avoiding eye contact with everyone.
Ela manteve uma maneira distante durante toda a reunião, evitando contato visual com todos.
2. A reserved or unfriendly demeanor that suggests a person does not wish to engage or interact closely
His aloof manner made it difficult for new team members to approach him with questions.
Sua maneira distante dificultava que novos membros da equipe se aproximassem dele com dúvidas.
NYC Slang
cold shoulder; icy vibe; keeping it distant
Synonyms
distant mannerdetached mannerreserved mannercold mannerstandoffish behavior
Antonyms
friendly mannerwarm mannerapproachable manneraffable mannercordial manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira distante; comportamento reservado
Most commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
jeito distante; postura fria
More colloquial usage
São Paulo
maneira distante; atitude fria
Common in business and formal settings
Portugal
atitude distante; maneira reservada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep someone at arm's length
give someone the cold shoulder
remain aloof
maintain distance
stand apart from
keep one's distance
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