distant

Far away from a place or point.

• We could see distant mountains.
• A distant bell rang across the fields.
• They traveled to a distant island last summer.

How to use it: distant from something (The village is distant from the nearest town.)

Similar words: faraway, remote

Opposites: near, close

Common phrases: distant mountains, distant lands, distant sound

Quiet and unfriendly, so other people find it hard to get close to you.

• Our new neighbor seems distant.
• He remained distant even after months of working together.
• Why is she so distant with her colleagues?

Similar words: aloof, reserved, remote

Opposites: friendly, approachable

Common phrases: distant manner, distant person, seem distant

Showing little feeling or interest in other people.

• She became distant after the argument.
• His father was loving but often emotionally distant.
• I felt hurt when my partner grew distant.

How to use it: distant toward someone (He has been distant toward me since our argument.)

Similar words: cold, detached, aloof

Opposites: warm, affectionate

Common phrases: emotionally distant, become distant, distant toward someone