intent-looking
[/ɪnˈtɛnt ˈlʊkɪŋ/]
adjective
de aparência concentrada; com expressão focada
1. Having an appearance or expression that shows concentration, focus, or serious attention to something
The intent-looking student stared at the exam paper without blinking.
O aluno com expressão concentrada olhava fixamente para a prova sem piscar.
2. Showing determination or purposefulness in one's facial expression or demeanor
She had an intent-looking gaze as she listened to the important announcement.
Ela tinha um olhar determinado enquanto ouvia o anúncio importante.
This compound adjective is more common in formal or literary English. In Brazilian Portuguese, similar expressions using 'concentrado' or 'atento' are more frequently employed in everyday speech.
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