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exhibit apathy

[ɪɡˈzɪbɪt əˈpæθi]
verb phrase
demonstrar apatia
1. to show or display a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
The students exhibited apathy toward the new curriculum changes.
Os alunos demonstravam apatia em relação às mudanças do novo currículo.
2. to manifest indifference or emotional detachment
He exhibited apathy when hearing about the company's closure.
Ele exibiu apatia ao ouvir sobre o fechamento da empresa.
NYC Slang
show you don't care; act checked out
Synonyms
show indifferencedisplay disinterestmanifest apathydemonstrate unconcernexpress disengagement
Antonyms
exhibit enthusiasmshow interestdemonstrate passiondisplay concernmanifest engagement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar apatia
most common usage in modern Portuguese
São Paulo
mostrar desinteresse
alternative phrasing used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
exibir indiferença
colloquial alternative
Portugal
manifestar apatia
more formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye
not give a damn
couldn't care less
show the cold shoulder
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