candid behavior

[ˈkændɪd bɪˈheɪvjər]
noun phrasepl: candid behaviors
comportamento franco/sincero
1. Behavior that is honest, straightforward, and frank, without pretense or deceit
Her candid behavior during the interview impressed the hiring managers.
Seu comportamento franco durante a entrevista impressionou os gerentes de contratação.
2. Actions and demeanor that reflect openness and truthfulness without hiding one's true feelings or opinions
The politician's candid behavior won over voters who were tired of evasive answers.
O comportamento sincero do político conquistou eleitores cansados de respostas evasivas.
3. Unguarded and natural conduct that shows authenticity rather than a carefully managed public image
In candid behavior, she admitted her mistakes without making excuses.
Com comportamento sincero, ela admitiu seus erros sem fazer desculpas.
In Brazilian culture, candid behavior is often valued in personal relationships and increasingly in professional settings, particularly among younger generations. In the USA, candid behavior is generally appreciated in contexts like journalism, interviews, and social media, though context-appropriateness is important. The term reflects a cultural shift toward authenticity and away from strictly formal or artificial social interactions in both countries.
NYC Slang
keeping it real / no cap / straight up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
honest behaviorfrank demeanorstraightforward conductsincere actionsauthentic behaviortransparent demeanor
Antonyms / Antônimos
deceptive behaviordishonest conductevasive demeanorinsinceritypretentious behaviorguarded conduct

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento franco/sincero
Most commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
jeito sincero/comportamento de verdade
More colloquial variation emphasizing genuine nature
São Paulo
atitude franca/comportamento transparente
Often used in business and professional contexts
Portugal
comportamento franco/sincero
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'atitude honesta'

Related Words

candorfranknesshonestysincerityauthenticitytransparencyopennessbluntness

Related Idioms & Phrases

to wear one's heart on one's sleeve
to call a spade a spade
to lay one's cards on the table
to be an open book
falar a verdade na cara
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