Social Behavior And Interaction

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adjective reluctant to associate with others in a social or friendly manner

  • The new employee came across as standoffish during the team meeting.
  • She can be a bit standoffish at first, but she warms up once you get to know her.
  • I thought he was being standoffish, but he was just shy.
  • The standoffish behavior between the two countries was finally resolved through diplomatic negotiations.