aloofness

/əˈluːfnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being distant, reserved, or not friendly toward others.
    • The manager's aloofness created a cold atmosphere in the office.
    • His aloofness made it difficult for him to make friends at school.
    • Despite her aloofness, she was actually very shy and nervous.
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