vacant-looking
[/ˈveɪkənt ˈlʊkɪŋ/]
adjective
de aparência vazia; com olhar vazio
1. having an expression or appearance that suggests an absence of thought, intelligence, or awareness; showing a blank or empty look
The vacant-looking man stared blankly at the wall without any expression.
O homem de aparência vazia olhava fixamente para a parede sem qualquer expressão.
2. appearing dazed, confused, or mentally absent
She had a vacant-looking expression after hearing the shocking news.
Ela tinha uma expressão vazia após ouvir a notícia chocante.
This expression is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English to describe someone who appears mentally absent or inattentive. In Brazil, it's often used in casual speech to describe someone who seems distracted or not fully present during conversations. In American culture, it can carry judgmental undertones about someone's intelligence or awareness.
NYC Slang
spacey; out to lunch; zoned out
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