What is the difference between the words "aloof" and "standoffish"?

[Anonymous]

Dictionary. com says, aloof - reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested. While standoffish means - somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly. I just do not understand the difference between these words, they look the same two mean.

[AllenSetzer]

Connotation. Aloof is neutral, distant, far away. Standoffish is negative and implies that someone is intentionally keeping themselves away from others.

[GingerGuy]

The "cold and unfriendly" is the difference to me (ie, mean). Aloof is more indifferent, not cold and unfriendly.

[NickFurry]

aloof is a bit of an airhead who refuses to use logic.

Standoffish is Defensive and inquisitive, with the ability to form a conclusion based on logic reasoning enlightenment