Shrug Off

Pronunciation: /ʃrʌɡ ɒf/

Definitions of shrug off

verb to dismiss or ignore something as unimportant or insignificant

Example Sentences

A1 When someone offers you help, don't just shrug off their offer.

A2 She tends to shrug off criticism and never takes it personally.

B1 It's important not to shrug off warning signs of potential health issues.

B2 Despite the negative feedback, he managed to shrug off the criticism and continue with his project.

C1 She has a strong ability to shrug off distractions and stay focused on her goals.

C2 Even in the face of adversity, he was able to shrug off the doubts and push forward with his plans.

Examples of shrug off in a Sentence

formal She tried to shrug off the criticism and focus on her work.

informal I just shrug off the haters and keep doing me.

slang Don't let their negativity get to you, just shrug it off.

figurative He couldn't shrug off the feeling of guilt that weighed heavily on his conscience.

Grammatical Forms of shrug off

• past tense: shrugged off
• plural: shrugs off
• comparative: shrug off more easily
• superlative: shrug off most easily
• present tense: shrug off
• future tense: will shrug off
• perfect tense: have shrugged off
• continuous tense: is shrugging off
• singular: shrugs off
• positive degree: easily shrug off
• infinitive: to shrug off
• gerund: shrugging off
• participle: shrugged off

Origin and Evolution of shrug off

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'shrug off' is believed to have originated from the action of physically shrugging one's shoulders to dismiss or disregard something.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'shrug off' has evolved to not only describe physically shrugging one's shoulders, but also to signify the act of dismissing or disregarding something as unimportant or insignificant.