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show indifference

[/ʃoʊ ɪnˈdɪfərəns/]
verb phrase
demonstrar indiferença
1. to display or express a lack of interest, concern, or emotional response to something
She tried to show indifference to his comments, but her facial expression betrayed her.
Ela tentou demonstrar indiferença aos comentários dele, mas sua expressão facial a traiu.
2. to behave in a way that suggests one does not care about something or someone
He continued to show indifference toward the criticism despite its validity.
Ele continuou demonstrando indiferença perante as críticas apesar de sua validade.
NYC Slang
act like you don't care; play it cool; give the cold shoulder
Synonyms
appear unconcernedseem indifferentact disinteresteddisplay apathyshow disregard
Antonyms
show interestdemonstrate concernexpress enthusiasmdisplay careshow compassion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar indiferença; fazer de conta que não importa
Common usage in everyday speech and formal contexts
São Paulo
fazer pouco caso; mostrar desinteresse
More colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
fingir desinteresse; não dar bola
More informal, colloquial usage
Portugal
mostrar indiferença; fazer de conta que não se importa
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a cold shoulder
not bat an eye
play it cool
give someone the cold shoulder
couldn't care less
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