
Aloof
Emotional Distance
Indicates the person's emotional separation in a situation or from other people.
Despite the lively party, he remained aloof.
Intentional Isolation
Suggests a deliberate choice to stay away from others or not to engage.
She kept herself aloof from the office politics.
Perceived Snobbery
May wrongly give others the impression of arrogance or unfriendliness.
His aloof manner made him unpopular.