standoffishness in English
noun
quality of being standoffish, aloofness, reservedness
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1. 7 synonyms for Aloofness: detachment, distance, remoteness, distance, standoffishness, withdrawnness, remoteness
2. Despite the KMT's own standoffishness towards China until the 1990s, Mr Hu unabashedly blames the DPP.
3. A cat, for instance, is much more dexterous with its paws than a dog. This dexterity fascinates cat lovers, who also cite the cat's legendary standoffishness as proof of its mental superiority.