standoffish
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Santa Monica is trying to become less standoffish to businesses in its comeback bid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
I went from being very standoffish about him and not trusting him to really enjoying our conversations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2024
For her latest movie, “Sometimes I Think About Dying,” Daisy Ridley plays Fran, a drab, standoffish, occasionally obnoxious office worker.
From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2024
He also knew his status - it was one of the reasons why he could appear standoffish to those he didn't know.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2023
The people weren’t mean up there, but some had a kind of standoffish nature.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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Life Is So Good
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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
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The Bad Beginning
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