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manifest indifference

[/ˈmænɪfest ɪnˈdɪfərəns/]
noun phrase / adjective phrase
indiferença manifesta
1. A clear, obvious, or evident display of lack of interest, concern, or sympathy toward something or someone
The defendant's manifest indifference to the victim's suffering was noted by the judge.
A indiferença manifesta do réu em relação ao sofrimento da vítima foi observada pelo juiz.
2. In legal contexts, obvious disregard or apathy demonstrated by an individual's behavior or statements
His manifest indifference toward the proceedings suggested he did not care about the outcome.
Sua indiferença manifesta para com os procedimentos sugeria que ele não se importava com o resultado.
Synonyms
obvious indifferenceapparent apathyevident disregardflagrant unconcernpatent disinterest
Antonyms
evident concernobvious interestdemonstrated careclear sympathyapparent solicitude

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indiferença manifesta
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
São Paulo
indiferença manifesta; desinteresse evidente
Legal terminology commonly used in judicial contexts
Portugal
indiferença manifesta
Standard formal usage, consistent with Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye
show complete disregard
demonstrate apathy
display coldness toward
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