Shrug off
verb
To dismiss or ignore something unimportant or not worrying.
Despite the controversy, the CEO shrugged off the allegations as insignificant.
Often appears as...
- shrug off criticism
- shrug off responsibility
verb
To quickly recover from something unpleasant such as illness or disappointment.
She shrugged off a cold and went to work anyway.
Often appears as...
- shrug off a cold
- shrug off disappointment
verb
To get rid of something you don't want.
He shrugged off his heavier clothes as the day warmed up.
Often appears as...
- shrug off clothes
- shrug off a burden
verb
To dismiss or ignore something unimportant or not worrying.
Despite the controversy, the CEO shrugged off the allegations as insignificant.
Often appears as...
- shrug off criticism
- shrug off responsibility
verb
To quickly recover from something unpleasant such as illness or disappointment.
She shrugged off a cold and went to work anyway.
Often appears as...
- shrug off a cold
- shrug off disappointment
verb
To get rid of something you don't want.
He shrugged off his heavier clothes as the day warmed up.
Often appears as...
- shrug off clothes
- shrug off a burden
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Armor
Used when someone protects themselves emotionally by appearing indifferent.
He shrugged off the rude remarks and kept smiling.
Pro Tip 2/3Asserting Confidence
Shows someone is confident enough not to be bothered by minor issues.
She shrugged off the loss and focused on the next game.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Attitude
Indicates a casual or nonchalant attitude toward situations.
Despite the warning, they shrugged off the risks.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Armor
Used when someone protects themselves emotionally by appearing indifferent.
He shrugged off the rude remarks and kept smiling.
Pro Tip 2/3Asserting Confidence
Shows someone is confident enough not to be bothered by minor issues.
She shrugged off the loss and focused on the next game.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Attitude
Indicates a casual or nonchalant attitude toward situations.
Despite the warning, they shrugged off the risks.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Armor
Used when someone protects themselves emotionally by appearing indifferent.
He shrugged off the rude remarks and kept smiling.
Pro Tip 2/3Asserting Confidence
Shows someone is confident enough not to be bothered by minor issues.
She shrugged off the loss and focused on the next game.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Attitude
Indicates a casual or nonchalant attitude toward situations.
Despite the warning, they shrugged off the risks.
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