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show disinterest

[/ʃoʊ dɪsˈɪntərəst/]
verb phrase
demonstrar desinteresse
1. To display a lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm about something or someone
He showed disinterest in the job offer by not attending the interview.
Ele demonstrou desinteresse na oferta de emprego não comparecendo à entrevista.
2. To appear indifferent or unimpressed
She showed disinterest when her friends talked about the party.
Ela mostrou desinteresse quando seus amigos falaram sobre a festa.
NYC Slang
play it cool, act like you don't care
Synonyms
show indifferenceappear uninteresteddisplay apathyseem unconcernedmanifest indifference
Antonyms
show interestdemonstrate enthusiasmdisplay concernshow engagement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar desinteresse
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
mostrar desinteresse
Alternative, slightly more informal variant
Portugal
demonstrar desinteresse
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
mostrar indiferença
Common alternative in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

couldn't care less
turn a blind eye
give the cold shoulder
not give a damn
act blasé
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