uncaring

[/ʌnˈkɛrɪŋ/]

adjective

desinteressado

1. not showing concern or sympathy; indifferent to the feelings or welfare of others

His uncaring attitude toward the homeless troubled many people.

Sua atitude desinteressada em relação aos sem-abrigo preocupou muitas pessoas.

2. lacking empathy or compassion

She made uncaring comments about his personal struggles.

Ela fez comentários sem empatia sobre suas dificuldades pessoais.

NYC Slang

cold-hearted; could be expressed as 'no heart' or 'stone cold'

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desinteressado/desatencioso

most common usage

São Paulo

indiferente/sem coração

urban colloquial usage

Portugal

indiferente/desapiedado

formal and standard usage

have no heart

don't care less

turn a blind eye

wear your heart on your sleeve (antonym)

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