1. the quality or state of being far away in distance or time
2. the quality of being disconnected from or unrelated to something
3. the quality of being unfriendly, aloof, or emotionally distant

Examples

• The remoteness of the mountain village made it difficult to reach by car.
• She was struck by the remoteness of ancient history from her daily life.
• The cabin’s remoteness from civilization was both peaceful and unsettling.
• His emotional remoteness made it hard for others to connect with him.
• The remoteness of the possibility didn’t stop her from hoping.
• The island’s remoteness protected it from outside influences for centuries.
• There was a certain remoteness in her manner that kept people at a distance.