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display authentic concern

[dɪˈspleɪ ɔːˈθentɪk kənˈsɜːrn]
verb phrase
demonstrar preocupação genuína
1. To show genuine, sincere worry or care about someone or something without pretense
She decided to display authentic concern for her colleague's wellbeing.
Ela decidiu demonstrar preocupação genuína com o bem-estar de sua colega.
2. To express real interest in someone's problems or welfare rather than feigning interest
The manager wanted to display authentic concern during the difficult meeting.
O gerente queria demonstrar preocupação autêntica durante a reunião difícil.
NYC Slang
keep it real about what you care about
Synonyms
show genuine concernexpress sincere worrydemonstrate real careexhibit heartfelt interestreveal true concern
Antonyms
feign concernpretend to caredisplay false interestshow indifferencemask apathy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar preocupação genuína
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mostrar preocupação verdadeira
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar interesse legítimo
Sometimes emphasizes legitimacy over authenticity
Portugal
demonstrar preocupação sincera
Often uses 'sincera' instead of 'genuína'

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear your heart on your sleeve
put your money where your mouth is
let your true colors show
speak from the heart
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