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authentic behavior

[ɔːˈθɛntɪk bɪˈheɪvjər]
nounpl: authentic behaviors
comportamento autêntico
1. Conduct or actions that genuinely reflect a person's true self, values, and beliefs without pretense or deception
Her authentic behavior earned her the trust of everyone in the room.
O seu comportamento autêntico conquistou a confiança de todos na sala.
2. Genuine and honest demeanor that is consistent with one's actual personality and principles
The therapist encouraged authentic behavior as a path to personal growth.
O terapeuta incentivou o comportamento autêntico como um caminho para o crescimento pessoal.
NYC Slang
keeping it real
Synonyms
genuine behaviorhonest conductsincere demeanortrue self expression
Antonyms
inauthentic behaviorfake behaviorpretentious conductdeceptive behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento autêntico
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jeito verdadeiro de ser
More colloquial, emphasizing genuine way of being
São Paulo
comportamento genuíno
Common in business and professional contexts
Portugal
comportamento autêntico
Standard in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

being true to oneself
wearing your heart on your sleeve
practicing what you preach
walking the walk and talking the talk
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