Standoffish

Synonyms of standoffish

• distant
• reserved
• aloof

Antonyms of standoffish

• warm
• approachable
• friendly

Collocations of standoffish

aloof behavior

Frequency: 70 %

His aloof behavior made it hard to approach him.

distant attitude

Frequency: 65 %

She maintained a distant attitude towards her coworkers.

reserved demeanor

Frequency: 60 %

Despite his reserved demeanor, he was friendly once you got to know him.

cold personality

Frequency: 50 %

Her cold personality made it difficult for others to connect with her.

detached manner

Frequency: 45 %

He maintained a detached manner in social situations.

Idiomatic Expressions for standoffish

• Phrase: cold shoulder
  Meaning: To intentionally ignore or snub someone; to treat someone with indifference or aloofness.
  Usage: She gave him the cold shoulder at the party, acting standoffish and distant.