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indifferent manner

[/ɪnˈdɪf(ə)rənt ˈmanər/]
noun phrasepl: indifferent manners
modo indiferente
1. a way of behaving or conducting oneself that shows lack of interest, concern, or sympathy
He spoke about the accident in an indifferent manner, as if nothing had happened.
Ele falou sobre o acidente de um modo indiferente, como se nada tivesse acontecido.
2. a detached or apathetic approach to something
She treated the serious matter in an indifferent manner that surprised everyone.
Ela tratou o assunto sério de uma maneira indiferente que surpreendeu a todos.
Synonyms
apathetic mannerdetached mannerunconcerned mannerdisinterested manner
Antonyms
concerned mannerpassionate mannerengaged mannersympathetic manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modo indiferente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
jeito indiferente
colloquial alternative using 'jeito'
Portugal
forma indiferente
common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

couldn't care less
with a shrug
as if nothing matters
com ar de quem não se importa
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