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convey unconcern

[kənˈveɪ ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrn]
verb phrase
demonstrar despreocupação
1. to communicate or express a lack of worry, interest, or care about something
She tried to convey unconcern about the exam results, but her nervousness was evident.
Ela tentou demonstrar despreocupação com os resultados do exame, mas seu nervosismo era evidente.
2. to give the impression of indifference or nonchalance
He conveyed unconcern by shrugging his shoulders and looking away.
Ele demonstrou despreocupação encolhendo os ombros e desviando o olhar.
NYC Slang
play it cool; act like you don't care
Synonyms
display indifferenceshow nonchalancemanifest apathyexpress disinterestappear unconcerned
Antonyms
express concernshow worrydemonstrate anxietydisplay interestconvey care

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar despreocupação
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
fingir desinteresse
Alternative phrasing emphasizing pretense
Portugal
manifestar indiferença
Formal alternative used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

play it cool
shrug it off
not bat an eye
keep a stiff upper lip
feign indifference
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