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artificial behavior

[/ɑːr.tɪ.fɪʃ.əl bɪ.ˈheɪ.vjər/]
nounpl: artificial behaviors
comportamento artificial
1. Behavior that is not genuine, natural, or spontaneous; conduct that is feigned, affected, or deliberately constructed rather than authentic
His artificial behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.
O seu comportamento artificial na festa deixou todos desconfortáveis.
2. In psychology and ethology, behavior that is learned, programmed, or conditioned rather than instinctive
The AI exhibited artificial behavior patterns based on its training data.
A IA exibiu padrões de comportamento artificial baseados em seus dados de treinamento.
3. Conduct that appears natural but is actually simulated or produced by artificial means
The robot's artificial behavior mimicked human emotions convincingly.
O comportamento artificial do robô imitava emoções humanas de forma convincente.
NYC Slang
fake vibes; putting on airs; being fake
Synonyms
affected behaviorfeigned behaviorsimulated behaviorfalse behaviorunnatural behavior
Antonyms
genuine behaviornatural behaviorauthentic behaviorspontaneous behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento artificial
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
comportamento artificial; jeito forçado
May use 'jeito forçado' (forced manner) colloquially
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento artificial; modo fingido
Regional preference for 'modo fingido' (feigned manner)
Portugal
comportamento artificial; conduta fingida
May use 'conduta fingida' or 'comportamento postiço'

Related Idioms & Phrases

putting on an act
wearing a mask
keeping up appearances
playing a part
sem naturalidade (Portuguese: lacking naturalness)
forçar a barra (Portuguese: forcing it)
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