Vocabulary Spotlight
Aloof
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: दूर या असंवेदनशील (Door ya Asamvedansheel) – Distant or not friendly; someone who keeps themselves separate from others, often appearing indifferent.
Pronunciation
[uh-loof]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Detached – असंपृक्त (Asamprikt)
Related Words
Cold – ठंडा (Thanda)
Word Origin
“Aloof” Dutch aur Old English ke shabd “lof” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “windward” ya “direction of the wind.” Yeh shabd metaphorically distance aur separation ko darshane ke liye use hone laga.
– “Aloof” comes from the Dutch and Old English word “lof,” meaning “windward” or “direction of the wind.” It evolved to mean being distant or separate.
Word Family
Adjective: Aloof – दूर या असंवेदनशील (Door ya Asamvedansheel)
Noun: Aloofness – दूरी (Dooree)
Usage Examples
1. Uski aloof nature ki wajah se log uske paas jaane se katrate hain.
– People hesitate to approach him due to his aloof nature.
2. Meeting ke dauraan woh kaafi aloof tha aur apna opinion nahi diya.
– He remained aloof during the meeting and did not give his opinion.
Cultural Note
Indian society mein aloof rehna kabhi-kabhi “reserved” rehne ke taur par dekha jata hai, khas taur par jab log apne thoughts aur feelings ko dusron se share karne mein comfortable nahi hote hain.
In Context
“Aloof” ka use un logon ke liye hota hai jo apne aap ko doosron se door rakhte hain ya indifferent behave karte hain. Yeh term personality aur behavior describe karne ke liye commonly use hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Aloof” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Aloof” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?