Standoffish

Because of his bitterness and standoffish nature, most viewers would think Joel would be condescending and proud.

Indeed, we see each character brought back from their respective standoffish states, energized like never before.

Scott must also contend with another werewolf, Derek Hale (), who despite being rather surly and standoffish teaches Scott more about his powers.

For such a standoffish creature, The Loch Ness Monster attracts obsessive stalkers, most notably a man called Ted Holiday, who spent most of the 1960s and 1970s trying to spot him.

Paul and Steve have unfinished business, as the bartender’s gruff and standoffish demeanor depicts.

Since Henry was so standoffish and guarded, Christina confronted her husband about his intentions three weeks into their marriage.

I visited the Le Guins’ Portland home and petted her extremely standoffish cat; he didn’t bite me, which astonished both her and him.

Matthew McVarish as ‘the Sailor’ masterfully executed his character’s transformation with impressive dexterity, his standoffish nature beautifully mirrored by Irene Allen’s manic Madame.

Dachshunds are known for their devotion and loyalty to their owners, citation though they can be standoffish towards strangers.

They enjoy company, and although they may initially be standoffish with strangers, they are easily won over.

This, along with the Peter Saville sleeve designs and the tendency to give short performances with no encores, gave New Order a reputation as standoffish.