Wordle Answer for January 26, 2024
ALOOF was the Wordle answer for January 26, 2024. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
ALOOF
What aloof means
Distant or detached in manner, showing a lack of interest or warmth toward other people or situations.
Where the word comes from
"Aloof" comes from Dutch "af lof," literally meaning "off the luff," a nautical term where "luff" refers to the windward side of a ship. Sailors who kept their vessel "af lof" (away from the wind) maintained distance and avoided collision. This sense of keeping away physically transferred into the figurative meaning of emotional or social distance.
Hints for January 26, 2024
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Synonyms of aloof
- distant
- reserved
- remote
- far-off
- aside
- away
- outside
- difference
Used in a sentence
The CEO remained _____ from the office drama, focusing instead on quarterly earnings reports.
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