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express disinterest

[ɪkˈsprɛs dɪsˈɪntrəst]
verb phrase
expressar desinteresse
1. to make known one's lack of interest or concern in something
She expressed disinterest in attending the party.
Ela expressou desinteresse em participar da festa.
2. to communicate indifference or apathy toward a topic or proposal
He expressed disinterest when asked about the promotion.
Ele expressou desinteresse quando perguntaram sobre a promoção.
NYC Slang
blow someone off
Synonyms
show disinterestexpress indifferencemanifest apathyindicate lack of interestcommunicate disregard
Antonyms
express interestshow enthusiasmdemonstrate concernexpress eagerness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressar desinteresse
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
expressar desinteresse
formal business context common
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar falta de interesse
alternative phrasing more commonly used
Portugal
manifestar desinteresse
slightly more formal register preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

show the cold shoulder
give the brush-off
couldn't care less
not lift a finger
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