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| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Origin: | aloof 'to windward' (16-18 centuries), from loof 'direction against the wind' (13-19 centuries), from Dutch loef |
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a‧loof
1 unfriendly and deliberately not talking to other people Beneath that aloof exterior, Gayle is a warm, sympathetic person.
remain/stay aloof (from somebody) They worked hard, but tended to stay aloof from the local inhabitants.
They worked hard, but tended to stay aloof from the local inhabitants.Beneath that aloof exterior, Gayle is a warm, sympathetic person.2 deliberately not becoming involved in something
hold/keep (yourself) aloof from something The doctor held himself somewhat aloof from the rest of the ship's crew.
The doctor held himself somewhat aloof from the rest of the ship's crew. —aloofness noun [uncountable]
