distant
/ˈdɪstənt/
🔵 Intermediate
Word Statistics
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Standard vocabulary
Word FrequencyVery Common
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Syllables2
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
adjective
1. Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
"We heard a distant rumbling but didn't pay any more attention to it. She was surprised to find that her fiancé was a distant relative of hers. His distant look showed that he was not listening to me."
2. Emotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.
"Ever since our argument, she has been totally distant toward me."
Synonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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