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aloofness
/əˈluːfnəs/
noun
dystans
Also
rezerwa(f)obojętność(f)
Definition
The state of being distant, reserved, or cool in manner or attitude.
Examples
His aloofness made it difficult for others to get to know him.
Jego dystans utrudniał innym poznanie go.
She maintained an air of aloofness, even at social gatherings.
Zachowywała rezerwę, nawet na spotkaniach towarzyskich.
The politician's aloofness from the public was criticized.
Obojętność polityka wobec społeczeństwa była krytykowana.
Synonyms
Collocations
sense of aloofnessmaintain aloofnessair of aloofness
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