shrug in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
To shrug is to raise and lower the shoulders briefly as a gesture of indifference or lack of concern.
Crossword clues for shrug
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "shrug".
- Show uncertainty with a shoulder movement.
- Express indifference with a quick shoulder motion.
- Lift and drop shoulders to indicate no opinion.
- Gesture of doubt involves raising both shoulders.
- A motion that says "I don't know."
Shrug sentence examples
- She simply shrugged when asked about her missing homework.
- After hearing the news, he gave a quick shrug and returned to his work.
- When faced with the question, she shrugged, unsure of how to respond.
- Despite the criticism, he shrugged it off and continued with his project.
- The child shrugged his shoulders, indicating he didn't know the answer.
- She gave a slight shrug when asked about her plans for the weekend.
- When he didn't understand the joke, he simply shrugged and smiled.
- The child shrugged his shoulders in response to the unexpected question.
- Despite the criticism, she shrugged off the negativity and continued her work.
- He shrugged, indicating that he had no preference between the two options.
- She simply shrugged when asked about her plans for the weekend.
- After hearing the criticism, he just gave a casual shrug and moved on.
- The child shrugged his shoulders in confusion when asked to explain his drawing.
- Despite the unexpected news, she responded with a nonchalant shrug, indicating it didn't bother her.
- He shrugged off the compliment, insisting he was just doing his job.