72 entries under distant topic. ×

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remote(adjective, cool, attitude, cold, hot)
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self-contained(adjective, close, quiet, cool, gentle)
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detached(adjective, cold, unfriendly, aloof)
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inhibited(adjective, close, quiet, cool, restrained)
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unresponsive(adjective, close, quiet, cool, restrained)
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antisocial(adjective, cold, unfriendly, aloof)
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formal(adjective, close, quiet, gentle, mild)
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frigid(adjective, close, quiet, cool, gentle)
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backward(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, shy)
4
buttoned up(verb, expression, adjective, phrasal verb, close)
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icy(adjective, close, quiet, cool, gentle)
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unfriendly(adjective, cool, cold, indifferent, restrained)
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cautious(adjective, close, quiet, gentle, restrained)
3
reclusive(adjective, quiet, gentle, cold, unfriendly)
3
retired(adjective, quiet, obscure, deep, humble)
3
secret(adjective, quiet, humble, minor)
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ceremonious(adjective, close, quiet, gentle, cold)
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eremitic(adjective, quiet, gentle, cold, unfriendly)
2
frosty(adjective, cool, aloof, lukewarm)
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haughty(adjective, cold, unfriendly, aloof)
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