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humble behavior

[ˈhʌm.bəl bɪˈheɪ.vjər]
nounpl: humble behaviors
comportamento humilde
1. A modest and respectful way of conducting oneself; behavior that shows lack of arrogance or self-importance
His humble behavior earned him the respect of his colleagues.
Seu comportamento humilde lhe rendeu o respeito de seus colegas.
2. Conduct characterized by meekness, deference, and absence of pretense
Despite her success, she maintained a humble behavior in all situations.
Apesar de seu sucesso, ela manteve um comportamento humilde em todas as situações.
Synonyms
modest behaviorrespectful conductmeek demeanorunassuming mannercomportamento modestoconduta respeitosa
Antonyms
arrogant behaviorhaughty conductproud demeanorcomportamento arroganteconduta altiva

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
comportamento humilde
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
comportamento humilde
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General
atitude humilde
Alternative expression using 'atitude' (attitude)

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's head down
stay humble
manter-se humilde
não se gabar
ser modesto
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