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express indifference

[ɪkˈsprɛs ɪnˈdɪfərəns]
verb phrase
expressar indiferença
1. to clearly show or communicate a lack of concern, interest, or care about something
He expressed indifference toward the promotion, saying he was happy with his current position.
Ele expressou indiferença em relação à promoção, dizendo que estava feliz com sua posição atual.
2. to demonstrate emotional detachment or apathy through words or actions
She expressed indifference by shrugging and walking away from the conversation.
Ela expressou indiferença encolhendo os ombros e se afastando da conversa.
NYC Slang
play it cool; act like you don't care
Synonyms
show indifferencedisplay apathydemonstrate detachmentmanifest disinterestconvey unconcern
Antonyms
express interestshow concerndemonstrate enthusiasmconvey passionexpress eagerness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressar indiferença
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
expressar desinteresse
alternative common usage
Portugal
manifestar indiferença
formal, more common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone the cold shoulder
not bat an eye
turn a blind eye
couldn't care less
shrug something off
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