Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shrugged
verb
/ʃrʌɡd/
Definition
To raise and lower the shoulders, often to indicate indifference or lack of knowledge.
Examples
- When asked about the missing documents, she simply shrugged in response.
- He shrugged his shoulders as if to say it didn’t matter to him.
- “I don’t know,” he shrugged, unsure of what to say.
Meaning
The act of raising one’s shoulders in response to a question, showing that one does not know or does not care about the answer.
Synonyms
- shouldered
- dismissed
- neglected
