B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
scostante
standoffish, aloof, off-putting
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
freddodistaccatoantipaticoscontrosoriservato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
disponibileaffabileapertocordialesimpatico
Usage note
'Scostante' implies actively keeping people away or being off-putting. 'Distaccato' means detached. 'Scontroso' is grumpy and difficult. 'Freddo' is simply cold. 'Riservato' is more neutral (simply reserved).
Example
"Il suo carattere scostante fa sì che la gente non si avvicini."
"Her standoffish character means that people don't approach her."
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