standoffishness
nounUK /ˌstændˈɒfɪʃnəs/
US /ˌstændˈɔːfɪʃnəs/
The quality of being unfriendly and keeping people at a distance.
His standoffishness made it hard for new coworkers to feel welcome.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A manner that suggests superiority or disdain toward others.
Her standoffishness at the party came across as snobbery.
3. The state of being reluctant to become involved or intimate with others.
His standoffishness kept him from joining any of the group activities.
4. A cool, formal way of behaving that discourages familiarity.
The manager's standoffishness discouraged employees from asking questions.