shrugs off Synonyms

shrugs off Meaning

shrugs off

to shake off, to brush aside, to remove (a garment) by wriggling out, to brush aside as not important, to take off (a garment) by wriggling out

shrugs off Sentence Examples

  1. The seasoned hiker shrugs off the heavy backpack as if it were a mere trifle.
  2. Despite the harsh criticism, the politician shrugs off the attacks with practiced ease.
  3. The athlete shrugs off the minor injury, determined to continue playing.
  4. The child shrugs off the teacher's scolding, showing a remarkable lack of concern.
  5. The cat shrugs off the water droplets after a sudden downpour, leaving its fur dry.
  6. The CEO shrugs off rumors of corporate misdeeds, maintaining a confident facade.
  7. The soldier shrugs off the pain of combat, his resolve unbroken.
  8. The businesswoman shrugs off the setbacks, knowing they are merely temporary.
  9. The student shrugs off the stress of exams, displaying a surprising calm.
  10. The city shrugs off the aftereffects of the storm, its residents resilient and determined.

FAQs About the word shrugs off

to shake off, to brush aside, to remove (a garment) by wriggling out, to brush aside as not important, to take off (a garment) by wriggling out

papers over, overlooks, passes over, forgives,ignores, justifies, explains, blinks (at), forgives and forgets, winks (at)

objects (to), notes, marks, minds,heeds,

The seasoned hiker shrugs off the heavy backpack as if it were a mere trifle.

Despite the harsh criticism, the politician shrugs off the attacks with practiced ease.

The athlete shrugs off the minor injury, determined to continue playing.

The child shrugs off the teacher's scolding, showing a remarkable lack of concern.