How to Pronounce "aloof"
word
əˈɫuf
uh-LOOF
ɐlˈuːf
uh-LOOF
Definition
Someone who is aloof does not show much interest in other people or what is happening, and often seems distant or unfriendly.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɫuf
British English
ɐlˈuːf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LOOF
UK
uh-LOOF
Listen in Context
He seemed aloof at the party.
She stays aloof from office gossip.
Tom is friendly, but his brother is very aloof.
If you act too aloof, people might think you're not interested.