Monday, December 7, 2026
aloof
uh-LOOF, adjective
Cool and distant in manner; not friendly or forthcoming.
“The new manager seemed aloof at first, but she was simply observing.”
Where aloof comes from
It was a sailing order, meaning hold to windward and well clear of the shore.
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