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Princeton's WordNet

  1. offish, standoffishadjective

    lacking cordiality; unfriendly

    "a standoffish manner"

Wiktionary

  1. standoffishadjective

    Aloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.

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  1. standoffish

    Standoffish refers to a behavior which is somewhat aloof, distant or unsociable. It is a term often used to describe a person who tends to avoid close interaction or social engagement with others.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of standoffish in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of standoffish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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