be unselfconscious
[/bi ʌnˈselfˈkɒnʃəs/]
verb phrase
ser descontraído; não ter vergonha; agir naturalmente
1. to act or behave in a natural, relaxed manner without awareness of or concern about how one appears to others
She was unselfconscious about dancing in public, moving freely without worrying what others thought.
Ela era descontraída ao dançar em público, se movimentando livremente sem se preocupar com o que os outros pensavam.
2. to behave without self-awareness or inhibition; to be uninhibited
Children tend to be unselfconscious in their play, expressing themselves openly.
Crianças tendem a ser desinibidas em suas brincadeiras, expressando-se abertamente.
3. to lack embarrassment or shyness in social situations
He was unselfconscious about his accent when speaking English.
Ele não tinha constrangimento sobre seu sotaque ao falar inglês.
In Brazilian culture, being unselfconscious (descontraído) is generally seen as a positive trait, reflecting warmth, authenticity, and confidence. It's valued in social interactions and is part of the relaxed, friendly social atmosphere common in Brazil. In contrast, American culture sometimes associates it with being carefree or laid-back, though it can also suggest a lack of awareness in certain contexts.
NYC Slang
be chill; be real; not give a f***; keep it 100
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