STANDOFFISHNESS Synonyms

• the property of being remote

• a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner

• a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner

• the sensation produced by low temperatures

• a lack of affection or enthusiasm

• the absence of heat

• calm and unruffled self-assurance

• the property of being moderately cold

• fearless self-possession in the face of danger

• a lack of affection or enthusiasm

• avoiding emotional involvement

• the act of releasing from an attachment or connection

• the state of being isolated or detached

• a small unit of troops of special composition

• coming apart

• the property created by the space between two objects or points

• a distant region

• size of the gap between two places

• indifference by personal withdrawal

• the interval between two times

• a remote point in time

• keep at a distance

• go far ahead of

• overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

• unbiased impartial unconcern

• apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

• the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

• the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

• the trait of condescending to those of lower social status

• a disposition to be unapproachable; unfriendly and inaccessible