studied indifference
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A carefully practiced and artificial lack of interest.
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- They have an air of studied indifference to the problem.
- He watched the game with studied indifference, though he was dying to know the score.
- Her studied indifference was a clear defense mechanism.
- She maintained an air of studied indifference when her ex-boyfriend walked into the room.
- He affected a posture of studied indifference to hide his true feelings.
- Despite the harsh criticism, the artist responded with studied indifference.
- The politician's studied indifference to the public outcry angered many.
- His studied indifference was a mask for his deep anxiety about the project.
- Despite the chaos, she maintained an expression of studied indifference.
- They treated the new evidence with studied indifference to avoid showing concern.
- His studied indifference often made him seem aloof and unapproachable.
- The politician listened to the accusations with a look of studied indifference.
- She cultivated an aura of studied indifference to avoid engagement.
- Her studied indifference made it clear that she didn't want to engage in the conversation.
- The artist's studied indifference to criticism was part of his persona.
- Behind his studied indifference lay a burning desire to succeed.
- They responded to the accusations with a show of studied indifference.
- The witness answered the questions with studied indifference, frustrating the lawyer.
- Beneath his facade of studied indifference, he harbored deep concerns.
- It took considerable effort to maintain that level of studied indifference during the meeting.