ALOOFNESS

aloofness, remoteness, standoffishness, withdrawnness

(noun) a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner

distance, aloofness

(noun) indifference by personal withdrawal; “emotional distance”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

aloofness (usually uncountable, plural aloofnesses)

The state of being aloof

Source: Wiktionary


A*loof"ness, n.

Definition: State of being aloof. Rogers (1642). The . . . aloofness of his dim forest life. Thoreau.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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HYDRAULIC

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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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