1. Characteristics or attributes that are remote, separated in space, time, or relationship; qualities that are not immediately apparent or closely related
The distant qualities of ancient civilizations fascinate modern scholars.
As qualidades distantes das civilizações antigas fascinam os estudiosos modernos.
2. Abstract or intangible properties that lack proximity or emotional closeness
Her distant qualities made her seem unapproachable to colleagues.
Suas qualidades distantes a faziam parecer inacessível aos colegas.