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嫌そうな様子

iya sou na yousu
noun phrase★Intermediate— reluctant or unwilling expression
informal

An expression or behavior that shows reluctance, unwillingness, or displeasure about something.

彼女は嫌そうな様子でその映画を見ていた。

She was watching the movie with a reluctant expression.

彼は嫌そうな様子でその提案を断った。

He declined the proposal with a reluctant attitude.

💡

This phrase is often used to describe someone's facial expression or body language that indicates they are not enthusiastic or willing to do something.

Collocations

嫌そうな顔reluctant face嫌そうな態度reluctant attitude

Synonyms

嫌な様子渋い様子不機嫌な様子

Antonyms

嬉しそうな様子楽しそうな様子喜んでいる様子

Related Phrases

嫌そうにするphrase
to look reluctant
嫌そうな顔するphrase
to make a reluctant face

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

This phrase is often used to describe someone's facial expression or body language that indicates they are not enthusiastic or willing to do something.

⚡Gold Rule

Politeness

While this phrase can be used to describe someone's reluctance, it is important to use it in a non-judgmental way to avoid sounding critical.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 嫌そう (reluctant) and 様子 (appearance or manner).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe someone's unwilling or displeased demeanor.

Word Breakdown

嫌そう
reluctant or unwilling
adjective
+
な
connecting particle
particle
+
様子
appearance or manner
noun
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