Collocations for "aloof"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "aloof" in context.
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aloof
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.- always [acts, looks, seems] so aloof
- try not to [be, act] so aloof
- seemed (really) aloof today
- seem more aloof today than (usual, normal)
- can be aloof at times
- has [an image of, a reputation for] being aloof
- were aloof [in class, at work] today
- has an aloof attitude toward
- is [emotionally, physically] aloof
- aloof and [distant, arrogant, detached, indifferent]
- always [stays, keeps] aloof from (the rest of) us
- (stood) aloof from his [classmates, rivals, peers, co-workers]
- [stood, stayed, remained] aloof (from)