Looking for an adjective

[drw1]

Hello,

I'm trying to find an adjective to define a man (tall and thin) who is : aloof, independent, intelligent, quiet, quick-thinker, and introverted.
I don't seem to find one that is effective :-?

Can anybody help?
Thank you in advance.

 

[emsr2d2]

Hello,

I'm trying to find an adjective to define a man (tall and thin) who is : aloof, independent, intelligent, quiet, quick-thinker, and introverted.
I don't seem to find one that is effective :-?

Can anybody help?
Thank you in advance.

I can't believe that there is any language which has a single adjective to describe a "tall, thin, aloof, independent, intelligent, quiet, quick-thinking, introverted man". If there is a word for that in Italian, then I will be amazed!

 

[SoothingDave]

"Engineer" almost fits, except for the tall and thin part. ;-)

 

[drw1]

I can't believe that there is any language which has a single adjective to describe a "tall, thin, aloof, independent, intelligent, quiet, quick-thinking, introverted man". If there is a word for that in Italian, then I will be amazed!

I know, it's difficult, but "tall and thin" don't really describe his character, I mentioned them just to give an idea of the man's aspect.I was more interested in describing his character: independent, intelligent, quiet, quick-thinking, and introverted.
In Italian there are slang words that would help....But I need an English term. Thank you anyway.

 

[drw1]

"Engineer" almost fits, except for the tall and thin part. ;-)

YES, "engineer" gives the idea. Unfortunately the man is a lieutenant and I'm afraid describing him as engineer would be confusing...

 

[emsr2d2]

"Engineer" almost fits, except for the tall and thin part. ;-)

I think I'm missing something. What led you to the word "engineer" (which to me means either someone who fixes machinery, or a rank in the army)?
I still can't see why knowing that it is a tall, thin man was supposed to help us.

 

[SoothingDave]

"Engineering" is a profession. Not someone who fixes machines. There are various disciplines, from civil to mechanical to chemical to electrical.

They are stereotypically smart, yet socially awkward. Hence introverted and quiet, quick thinking and intelligent.

Ever watch "The Big Bang Theory"? While three of the main characters are physicists, the 4th is an engineer. The same stereotypes apply.

 

[emsr2d2]

"Engineering" is a profession. Not someone who fixes machines. There are various disciplines, from civil to mechanical to chemical to electrical.

They are stereotypically smart, yet socially awkward. Hence introverted and quiet, quick thinking and intelligent.

Ever watch "The Big Bang Theory"? While three of the main characters are physicists, the 4th is an engineer. The same stereotypes apply.

Wow. OK.