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appear unconcerned

[/əˈpɪr ʌnkənˈsɜːrnd/]
verb phrase
parecer desinteressado; aparentar indiferença
1. to give the impression of not being worried, bothered, or interested in something
He tried to appear unconcerned about the criticism, but his facial expression betrayed him.
Ele tentou parecer desinteressado pela crítica, mas sua expressão facial o traiu.
2. to act or seem indifferent or nonchalant despite potential concerns
She appeared unconcerned when the boss announced the layoffs.
Ela aparentou indiferença quando o chefe anunciou as demissões.
NYC Slang
act like you don't care; play it cool
Synonyms
seem indifferentact unconcernedappear unmovedseem unbotheredact nonchalantly
Antonyms
appear worriedseem concernedlook anxiousappear interestedseem bothered

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parecer desinteressado; aparentar indiferença
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
aparentar que não tá nem aí; agir de forma despreocupada
more colloquial variant
São Paulo
parecer indiferente; fingir desinteresse
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
aparentar desinteresse; fingir indiferença
commonly used in both formal and casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a stiff upper lip
play it cool
not bat an eye
keep one's cool
act as if butter wouldn't melt in one's mouth
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