shrugged

[ʃrʌɡd]

shrugged Definition

lift one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference.

Using shrugged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shrugged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She shrugged her shoulders and said she didn't know.

  • Example

    He just shrugged and walked away.

  • Example

    I asked him if he wanted to come along, but he just shrugged his shoulders.

shrugged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shrugged

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Summary: shrugged in Brief

The verb 'shrugged' [ʃrʌɡd] means to lift one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference. It is often used in informal contexts and can be accompanied by the phrase 'shrug off' or 'shrug it off'. Examples of its use include 'She shrugged her shoulders and said she didn't know.' and 'He just shrugged and walked away.'