How to use "aloof" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "aloof" in popular movie and book plots

  • Reverend Eccles shares the news of his daughter's death, and Harry returns home immediately, although in a somewhat aloof way.  - Rabbit, Run
  • An older daughter is married to the aloof professor Byron, who has unorthodox ideas about both disciplining children and the family dynamic.  - Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
  • Min-ah (Im Soo-jung) is a young woman who has become reserved and aloof to the world as a result of her chronic illness and deformed hand.  - ...ing
  • Ryuji has always remained aloof from the land, and while accruing a substantial savings, has no real ties with other sailors either.  - The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea
  • But she remains aloof and spurns his advance.  - Roller Boogie
  • Later, the normally aloof Hesse inexplicably lightens up and chats incessantly about walks, massages, and naps.  - Junior (1994 film)
  • She holds herself aloof from most of the heathfolk; they, in turn, consider her an oddity, and some even think she's a witch.  - The Return of the Native
  • Susan stands aloof from the law-school rat-race and dismisses all the things Hart cares about most.  - The Paper Chase (novel)
  • Upon returning home, Hjalmar is aloof from his wife and daughter.  - The Wild Duck
  • Napoleon likes to make up stories about himself whilst having a sullen and aloof attitude.  - Napoleon Dynamite
  • The quieter Maris is viewed as an outsider, aloof and unworthy.  - 61*
  • Twelve years later, Jim has grown into an aloof and isolated teenager.  - Treasure Planet
  • Again, Törless is aloof and more intrigued than excited by the woman.  - Young Törless
  • He later learns the stag is called the "Old Prince," the oldest and largest stag in the forest who is known for his cunning and aloof nature.  - Bambi, a Life in the Woods
  • By acting aloof she attracts Rocky, whom she invites to dinner.  - Love with the Proper Stranger
  • They're also concerned that Smitty might be a German spy because he's so aloof and secretive.  - The Long Voyage Home

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