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standoffish
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reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness
Example
The standoffish attitude of the receptionist created an unwelcoming atmosphere in the office lobby.
The new colleague appeared standoffish at first, but once you got to know her, she was quite friendly.
Despite his warm smile, she found him to be rather standoffish at the party, keeping to himself in the corner.
His standoffish demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him, leading to misconceptions about his personality.
