aloof

The state of being emotionally distanced. May be seen as laid back or cold and arrogant, depending on the onlooker.

That kid is so aloof that he wasn't phased when he caught his girl cheating on him.

by SenoritaDiabla July 31, 2008

Aloof

Aloof means "at a distance," and not close. Shyness is often the result of being aloof. An aloof person usually needs tunnel vision for the tranquility and happiness to block out and ignore distractions that undermine his or her concentration. Yet, there are valid reasons to be aloof: such as, studying, work, or to maintain the structure of control within an organization or industry by filtering out and blocking unwanted contact.

The word aloof is often bandied about as a negative label as a way to attack an unwanted person by making them feel that it is his or her fault for being unwanted. An aloof person is likely to be more "things-oriented," rather than "people-oriented," but that is not proof that an aloof person is not equally capable of socializing--just not equally interested in doing so because people don't innovate or get rich by being the life of a party.

by Rosebud1776 August 11, 2017

aloof

the state of being or doing anything incuding being at a distance. Use at one's leisure.

Man! Your soo aloof. Why do you gotta got and aloof like that?? Go aloof yourself.

by thealoofer May 13, 2005

Aloof

Unfriendly, cold and distant, reserved, separate, unapproachable

"The aloof Germans chanted offensive words and did not show any kindness to the Jews."

by Aloof_Lovers April 12, 2019

aloof

adjective; describes someone who doesn't give a fuck

This aloof individual broke many hearts and crushed many dreams.

The aloof girl will be alone forever.

The aloof girl will have many cats.

by theyellowblanketishere August 28, 2013

Aloof

A state of cluelessness or self-imposed ignorance that has taken some effort to achieve.

"How can someone be so aloof? I've never seen someone take not being serious so seriously."

by edgeofblade March 11, 2013

aloof

a person who plays runescape all day, lives in his mommys basement when his mommy doesn't even love him. Also known as a loner

Look at the aloof in the corner wonder if he knows he's not wearing any pants?

by Chris9119 January 6, 2008