Words similar to aloof

Example sentences for: aloof

How can you use “aloof” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

That is not to say that Bailey has remained coolly aloof from his subject, for everywhere the reader can sense the affectionate warmth he brings to his subject.
"By refusing to engage, Bradley opens himself up to being portrayed as a risk-averse, aloof politician who does not have the mettle ...
In sheer appearance, this cold and aloof Southerner stood out from his fellow math prodigies.
While we're at it, why not outlaw all words and expressions we've purloined over the years from specialized fields--such as melancholy, hectic, chronic , and allergic (medicine); leading question , time is of the essence (law); by and large, high and dry, slush fund, round robin, aloof (sailing); ego, extrovert, complex, phobia, psyche, depression, trauma, subconscious (same place as empathy); and many more of what Fowler called popularized technicalities.
Even the warmest-hearted clerk can appear aloof towards customers that are dressed poorly.