distant
/ˈdɪstənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
Adjective
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Emotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Thiếu phản ứng hoặc không sẵn sàng thể hiện cảm xúc thật
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Adjective
Examples
Ever since our argument, she has been totally distant toward me.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “distant” mean?
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
Is “distant” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.