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detached manner

[/dɪˈtætʃt ˈmænər/]
noun phrasepl: detached manners
modo desapegado / atitude desinteressada
1. A distant, emotionally uninvolved, or impartial way of behaving or communicating
She spoke about the accident in a detached manner, showing no emotional reaction.
Ela falou sobre o acidente de modo desapegado, não mostrando nenhuma reação emocional.
2. An aloof or indifferent approach to interaction with others
He maintained a detached manner throughout the meeting, neither agreeing nor disagreeing with anyone.
Ele manteve uma atitude desinteressada durante toda a reunião, nem concordando nem discordando de ninguém.
NYC Slang
cold shoulder vibe / stone-faced approach
Synonyms
aloof mannerdistant mannerimpartial mannerneutral mannerindifferent mannerdispassionate manner
Antonyms
warm mannerengaged mannerpassionate mannerinvolved mannerintimate manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modo desapegado / atitude fria
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
jeito desapegado / postura distante
preferred in business and professional settings
Rio de Janeiro
atitude desinteressada / forma indiferente
often used in casual conversation
Portugal
forma desapegada / atitude indiferente
commonly used in formal speech and writing

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's distance
play it cool
remain unmoved
show no emotion
keep at arm's length
give someone the cold shoulder
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