Definition of Standoffishness

1. Noun. A disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner.

Exact synonyms: Aloofness, Remoteness, Withdrawnness
Generic synonyms: Unsociability, Unsociableness
Specialized synonyms: Unapproachability
Derivative terms: Aloof, Standoffish, Withdrawn, Withdrawn

Definition of Standoffishness

1. Noun. The state, quality, or condition of being standoffish or aloof and unsociable; aloofness. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Standoffishness

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Standoffishness

standing stock
standing stone
standing stones
standing tall
standing test
standing up
standing up to
standing wave
standing waves
standings
standish
standishes
standoff
standoffish
standoffishly
standoffishness (current term)
standoffs
standout
standouts
standover
standovers
standpat
standpat(a)
standpatter
standpatters
standpattism
standpattisms
standpipe
standpipes
standpoint

Literary usage of Standoffishness

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Forces of Freedom in Spain, 1974-1979: A Personal Account by Samuel D. Eaton (1981)
"... systems of the world's advanced industrialized countries— an example rubbed in by the persistent standoffishness of the Western European democracies in ..."

2. The Latvians: A Short History by Andrejs Plakans (1995)
"... that many in the Latvian population were exhibiting considerable standoffishness toward a fundamental sector (small business) of the free-market system. ..."

3. German Life in Town and Country by William Harbutt Dawson (1901)
"The separate house is the exception, and often the trim suburban villa which stands with an air of dignity and " standoffishness" in its own spacious garden ..."

4. German Life in Town and Country by William Harbutt Dawson (1901)
"The separate house is the exception, and often the trim suburban villa which stands with an air of dignity and " standoffishness" in its own spacious garden ..."

5. Readings in Social Problems by Albert Benedict Wolfe (1916)
"The newcomer is likely to overcome his standoffishness sooner than the old resident. Partly on this account, but more because of the scarcity of foreign ..."

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