aloof

aloof englannista suomeksi

1. syrjässä, erillään

2. varautunut, etäinen, torjuva

1. erillään, syrjässä, syrjästä

2. ylimielisesti

3. etäinen, varautunut, kylmäkiskoinen

aloof englanniksi

1. At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

2. (quote-book)

3. (RQ:Travers Cuckoo in the Nest)considered that the exclusiveness of Peter's circle was due not to its distinction, but to the fact that it was an inner Babylon of prodigality and whoredom, from which every Kensingtonian held aloof, except on the conventional tip-and-run excursions in pursuit of shopping, tea and theatres.

4. Without sympathy; unfavorably.

5. Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

6. (RQ:Dunsany Time)

7. Away from; clear of.(R:Webster 191)

8. (quote-book) would fain work himself aloof these rocks and quicksands.