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aloof

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/əˈluːf/ · a-loof

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

دوستانہ یا بھروسہ مند رویہ نہ رکھنے والا؛ سرد اور دور یوں والا۔

بے پروا

be parwa

Synonyms

detacheddistantuninvolvedدوربے نیازسرد مزاج

Antonyms

friendlysociableapproachableدوستملنسارپیار کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • aloof demeanor
  • aloof attitude
  • aloof manner

Example Sentences

She remained aloof, not wanting to engage in the conversation.

وہ بے پروا رہی، بات چیت میں شامل نہیں ہونا چاہتی تھی۔

Woh be parwa rahi, baat cheet mein shamil nahi hona chahti thi.

His aloof nature often made him seem unapproachable.

اس کا بے پروا مزاج اکثر اسے ناقابل رسائی دکھاتا ہے۔

Us ka be parwa mizaj aksar use naqaabil rasai dikhata hai.

The aloof cat sat on the windowsill, observing the world outside.

بے پروا بلی کھڑکی کی دہلیز پر بیٹھی، باہر کی دنیا کا مشاہدہ کر رہی تھی۔

Be parwa billi khidki ki dehliz par baithi, bahar ki dunya ka mushahida kar rahi thi.

Easily Confused With

aloofness:Aloofness is the state of being aloof, while aloof is the descriptor for someone who exhibits this quality.

Word Family

aloofly
adverbبے پرواہی سے
aloofness
nounبے پرواہی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Aloof sounds like 'a-loof' which can remind you of someone being 'off' or distant.

Imagine a cat sitting alone on a ledge, watching others interact but not joining in.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں بے پروا نہ ہو، دل کی دھن کو سمجھے

Mohabbat mein be parwa na ho, dil ki dhun ko samjhe

Do not be aloof in love, understand the rhythm of the heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بہت دور رہنے والے کو نہ ملتا انعام

Bohat door rehne wale ko na milta inaam

Those who keep their distance do not receive rewards.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "aleof" — to distant oneself

First known use: 14th century

Originally used in Middle English to describe the state of being distant or detached, it has evolved in contemporary English to describe a lack of emotional involvement.