standoffishly
/stændˈɔfɪʃli/
adverb
- In a manner that is unfriendly, distant, or aloof; showing a lack of warmth or willingness to engage with others.
- He standoffishly declined the invitation to join the team for lunch, preferring to eat alone.
- She stood off to the side, standoffishly avoiding eye contact with anyone at the party.
- The new student responded standoffishly to friendly questions, making it hard to get to know him.
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