distant
/ˈdɪstənt/
adjective
- Far away in space or time.
- We could see the distant mountains from the airplane window.
- In the distant future, people might live on other planets.
- The sound of a distant train whistle echoed through the valley.
- Not friendly or emotionally close; aloof.
- The teacher seemed distant and uninterested in the students' questions.
- After the argument, he became distant and wouldn't talk to anyone.
- Her distant manner made it hard for new coworkers to approach her.
- Not closely related (used for family members).
- He discovered a distant ancestor who came to America in the 1700s.
- She is a distant cousin of mine, but we rarely see each other.
- The two families are distant relatives through marriage.