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aloof

1 of 2

adjective

: removed or distant either physically or emotionally
an aloof, unfriendly manner
He stood aloof from worldly success. John Buchan
aloofly adverb

aloof

2 of 2

adverb

: at a distance
trying to keep failure aloof

Did you know?

Can you be loof instead of aloof?

The English language has many words that contain a negative prefix, and for the most part these prefixes give us an easy way to parse the meaning of the prefix-less form: those who disagree fail to agree; to be unaware is to not be aware; and an amoral person is not concerned about the morality of their behavior.

But not every prefix that looks like a negative prefix is a negative prefix. While aloof is indeed formed from a prefix a- and a word loof, the prefix is not the negating one found in amoral, but is instead the prefix a- found in abed, aloud, and afire. Loof is a variant of luff, which in Middle English referred to the side of a ship that faces the wind; the earliest meaning of aloof was “to windward.” Soon after the word entered English it began to be used to mean “at a distance,” and soon after that, it took on the meaning of “physically or emotionally removed.”

Choose the Right Synonym for aloof

indifferent, unconcerned, incurious, aloof, detached, disinterested mean not showing or feeling interest.

indifferent implies neutrality of attitude from lack of inclination, preference, or prejudice.

indifferent to the dictates of fashion

unconcerned suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles.

unconcerned about the homeless

incurious implies an inability to take a normal interest due to dullness of mind or to self-centeredness.

incurious about the world

aloof suggests a cool reserve arising from a sense of superiority or disdain for inferiors or from shyness.

aloof from his coworkers

detached implies an objective attitude achieved through absence of prejudice or selfishness.

observed family gatherings with detached amusement

disinterested implies a circumstantial freedom from concern for personal or especially financial advantage that enables one to judge or advise without bias.

judged by a panel of disinterested observers

Example Sentences

Adjective In truth, he isn't so much aloof as he is courtly in a formal, afternoon-tea sort of way. Joe Klein, Time, 21 July 2003 Most American journalists who "do" politics cannot resist getting to know the Players. Walter Lippmann was typical of an earlier generation, the disinterested wise man who remained aloof, chiselling great thoughts on marble columns. Gore Vidal, Nation, 12 June 1995 Jeremy Price (this name and a few others have been changed), a black teacher from St. Paul's, tried a few times to make small talk, but he was a Brahmin from another planet: cool, ironic, aloof. Lorene Cary, Black Ice, 1991 Somehow, I remember the fireworks man as solitary, aloof, coveralled, perhaps sooty, staring straight ahead as he came, perhaps reflecting back on the trench-war violence he had just been a part of … George Plimpton, Fireworks, 1984 They tried to keep aloof from the politics of the day. the new kid was really not so aloof as we thought him at first, just painfully shy See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
In fact, many of us see leaders as cold, aloof or emotionless. Karina Michel Feld, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2022 Conceição charts the settlers’ destabilized status in the country through the growing peril faced by a white female missionary, eventually evicted from her home by Black revolutionaries, though the film’s perspective remains aloof and impartial. Guy Lodge, Variety, 9 Aug. 2022 Sturridge plays Dream as initially aloof and grumpy, his edges softening just a little episode by episode. David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2022 Another character reunites with her uber-wealthy and aloof father, only to try to reel him in as a Pierpoint client. Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022 The label may project an aloof public image, but no one in fashion is above making coin, and Quinn’s 3 million Instagram followers speak to the spending power of her platform. Brian Moylan, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022 On the show, Nikki is an aloof yet charming assistant to Raven Baxter. Olivia Zayas Ryan, refinery29.com, 3 Aug. 2022 Despite his fame, Russell refused to sign autographs and often seemed aloof to Boston fans. Ira Kaufman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2022 Although its two electric motors (one at each axle) produce a healthy 516 horsepower, the all-wheel-drive EQS580 is an aloof machine that offers minimal engagement when driven vigorously. Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 12 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

derivative of aloof entry 2

Adverb

from earlier aloof "(on a ship) to windward, toward the direction from which the wind is blowing (hence avoiding the lee shore)," from a- entry 1 + loof, variant of luff entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1608, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1523, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aloof was in 1523

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