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worldly indifference

[ˈwɜːrldli ɪnˈdɪfərəns]
noun phrasefemininepl: worldly indifferences / indiferenças mundanas
indiferença mundana
1. A lack of concern or interest in worldly affairs, material possessions, and earthly concerns; detachment from secular matters
The monk's worldly indifference reflected his spiritual devotion.
A indiferença mundana do monge refletia sua devoção espiritual.
2. Apathy or disregard toward temporal, material, or social matters in favor of spiritual or philosophical pursuits
Her worldly indifference allowed her to focus entirely on her artistic endeavors.
Sua indiferença mundana lhe permitiu focar inteiramente em seus empreendimentos artísticos.
Synonyms
detachmentspiritual indifferenceasceticismrenunciationunworldlinessdispassion
Antonyms
worldlinessmaterialismambitionattachmentengagementconcern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indiferença mundana
Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
indiferença mundana
Standard usage; sometimes also 'desapego mundano'
General
desapego às coisas do mundo
Alternative expression emphasizing detachment from worldly things

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn one's back on the world
rise above material concerns
live in the clouds
be in the world but not of the world
ascender acima das preocupações materiais
viver no mundo mas não ser do mundo
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