Standoff vs. Standoffish — What's the Difference?

A situation in which one force or party neutralizes or counterbalances the other and further action is prevented; a standstill

Aloof or reserved.

A tie or draw, as in a contest.

Aloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.

A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.

Shy or distant in manner; cold; aloof; reserved; not friendly.

A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.

Lacking cordiality; unfriendly;

(military) For use at a distance sufficient from the target to allow defensive fire to be evaded.

Nonstandard spelling of stand off

A situation in a contest in which the winner is undecided; a draw or stalemate.

A successful stand.

Something that serves to keep one object at a distance from another, such as a prop attached to the top of a ladder to keep it from leaning directly against the vertical surface which suports it.

Serving to keep two objects or parts of a machine separated; as, a standoff insulator.

The finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided;

The act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand