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单词 offish
释义

offish

adjective

off·​ish ˈȯ-fish How to pronounce offish (audio)
: standoffish
offishness noun

Synonyms

  • aloof
  • antisocial
  • asocial
  • buttoned-up
  • cold
  • cold-eyed
  • cool
  • detached
  • distant
  • dry
  • frosty
  • remote
  • standoff
  • standoffish
  • unbending
  • unclubbable
  • unsociable
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Example Sentences

she was consistently surly and offish with the would-be suitors who came calling
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Word History

Etymology

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First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

offish

adjective

as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others she was consistently surly and offish with the would-be suitors who came calling

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • distant
  • detached
  • cold
  • reserved
  • aloof
  • cool
  • dry
  • standoffish
  • withdrawn
  • unsociable
  • timid
  • antisocial
  • asocial
  • shy
  • remote
  • frosty
  • silent
  • clinical
  • unbending
  • professional
  • unclubbable
  • hard
  • indifferent
  • unsocial
  • standoff
  • cold-eyed
  • introverted
  • reclusive
  • unconcerned
  • apathetic
  • uninterested
  • misanthropic
  • disinterested
  • diffident
  • taciturn
  • impersonal
  • indrawn
  • buttoned-up
  • dispassionate
  • recessive
  • uncommunicative
  • nongregarious
  • incurious
  • reticent
  • cliquish
  • cliquey
  • clubbish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • warm
  • cordial
  • friendly
  • social
  • gregarious
  • sociable
  • outgoing
  • companionable
  • talkative
  • convivial
  • extroverted
  • communicative
  • hospitable
  • garrulous
  • expansive
  • affable
  • extraverted
  • amiable
  • gracious
  • boon
  • clubbable
  • agreeable
  • genial
  • folksy
  • congenial
  • clubable
  • kindly
  • clubby
  • neighborly
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