He was not wanting to play with the other children, preferring to be aloof instead.
My sister has an aloof personality.
the new boy felt aloof from his classmates.
Maxine wished that her colleagues would be friendlier, but they remained aloof.
They always stayed aloof from their classmates*Got that from dictionary.com* =P
The cat was often aloof, always walking into the other room when guests arrived.
Here is an example sentence with the word "aloof":There is a great difference between the temperament of each individual cat - while some are aloof and much rather hang out by themselves, others are extremely sociable and just love to be petted!
Jace can seem aloof sometimes, but he's just quiet.
People who are aloof from others seem parry them.
German culture is austere in some ways, aloof in others.
ExampleAdverbat a distance, esp. in feeling or interest; apart: They always stood aloof from their classmates.Adjectivereserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested: Because of his shyness, he had the reputation of being aloof.
aloofness
The model in the beauty pageant was six feet tall, and stood upright with her shoulders thrown back. She was truly statuesque. The beautiful woman was like a Greek Godess; statuesque, poised, aloof and untouchable. ;)