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demonstrate indifference

[ˌdɛmənˈstreɪt ɪnˈdɪfərəns]
verb phrase
demonstrar indiferença
1. to show or make evident a lack of concern, interest, or sympathy toward something or someone
He demonstrated indifference toward the criticism by not responding.
Ele demonstrou indiferença com relação às críticas, não respondendo a elas.
2. to display an attitude of apathy or unconcern in one's behavior or words
She demonstrated indifference by shrugging and walking away.
Ela demonstrou indiferença encolhendo os ombros e se afastando.
NYC Slang
play it cool; act like you don't care
Synonyms
show indifferencedisplay apathyexhibit unconcernshow disinterestmanifest detachment
Antonyms
demonstrate concernshow interestdisplay enthusiasmexhibit caremanifest involvement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar indiferença
standard usage
São Paulo
demonstrar indiferença; bancar a indiferença
informal variant
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar indiferença; dar de ombros
colloquial variant
Portugal
demonstrar indiferença; mostrar desinteresse
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye
shoulder shrug
give the cold shoulder
show one's indifference
leave someone cold
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