This meaning shows a person who does not show feelings or join with others. They seem cold or not friendly. People use it to describe behavior or attitude.
She stayed aloof at the party.
He was aloof and did not join us.
This meaning means something is kept at a distance or far away. It talks about location or space, not feelings. Usually used to say something is separate or apart.
The ship stayed aloof from the storm.
The cat sat aloof on the roof.
This meaning describes a person who does not show care or attention on purpose. They keep away from feelings or activities. It shows a choice to be uninvolved.
She stayed aloof during the meeting.
He was aloof and did not speak up.
This meaning is a special use in sailing. It means to keep the ship a safe distance from land or danger. It is a technical term in navigation.
The captain kept the ship aloof from the rocks.
They stayed aloof to avoid shallow waters.
This meaning is about style in stories or characters. Being aloof means showing little emotion to create mystery or keep distance from others in the story.
The aloof hero kept his feelings hidden.
An aloof tone made the story more tense.
