Antonyms of shrug

Collocations of shrug

shoulders
Frequency: 90 %

She gave a shrug of her shoulders to indicate she didn't know the answer.

confusion
Frequency: 80 %

He shrugged in confusion, unsure of what was being asked of him.

indifference
Frequency: 75 %

He responded with a shrug of indifference when asked about the situation.

nonchalantly
Frequency: 70 %

She shrugged nonchalantly, as if the situation didn't bother her.

apologetically
Frequency: 60 %

She shrugged apologetically, acknowledging her mistake.

Idiomatic Expressions for shrug

  • Phrase: shrug your shoulders
    Meaning: to show a lack of concern or indifference
    Usage: He just shrugged his shoulders when asked about his future plans.