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demonstrate unconcern

[ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt ʌnkənˈsɜrn]
verb phrase
demonstrar desinteresse
1. to show or display a lack of worry, interest, or care about something
He demonstrated unconcern about the critical reviews of his film.
Ele demonstrou desinteresse pelas críticas adversas do seu filme.
2. to behave in a way that suggests indifference or apathy toward a situation
She demonstrated unconcern by shrugging and walking away.
Ela demonstrou desinteresse dando de ombros e se afastando.
NYC Slang
act like you don't care
Synonyms
show indifferencedisplay apathymanifest disinterestexhibit nonchalanceappear unconcerned
Antonyms
show concerndemonstrate interestdisplay worryexhibit caremanifest anxiety

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar desinteresse
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar uma falta de preocupação
more formal alternative
São Paulo
demonstrar desinteresse
standard usage
Portugal
demonstrar desinteresse
consistent with European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye
play it cool
not bat an eye
shrug it off
couldn't care less
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