blank look

[/blæŋk lʊk/]
nounpl: blank looks
olhar em branco
1. A facial expression showing no emotion, understanding, or recognition; a vacant or bewildered stare
When I asked him about the project, he gave me a blank look.
Quando perguntei sobre o projeto, ele me deu um olhar em branco.
2. An expression of confusion or lack of comprehension
She drew a blank look from the audience when she made the obscure reference.
Ela recebeu um olhar em branco da audiência quando fez a referência obscura.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, a blank look is universally recognized as a sign of confusion, incomprehension, or lack of engagement. It's commonly used in business and educational settings when someone doesn't understand information. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'olhar em branco' is frequently used in casual conversation and media to describe moments of confusion or misunderstanding.
NYC Slang
the thousand-yard stare
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vacant stareempty lookglazed lookconfused expressionbewildered stare
Antonyms / Antônimos
knowing lookunderstanding expressionrecognitionengaged expression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
olhar em branco
Most common and standard expression
General Brazilian
expressão vazia
Alternative translation emphasizing emptiness
Portugal
olhar vazio
Portuguese variation using 'vazio' instead of 'em branco'
General Brazilian
olhar perdido
Used to indicate confusion or lack of focus

Related Words

blank expressionblank faceblank starebewildermentincomprehensionconfusion

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone a blank look
draw a blank
look blank
go blank
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