Standoffish in manner (5)

I believe the answer is:

aloof

(Other definitions for aloof that I've seen before include "reserved" , "Distant or stuck-up" , "Remote in manner" , "Cool and remote, even unfriendly" , "Standing apart" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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