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decent man
[ˈdiːsənt mæn]
noun phrase
masculine
pl: decent men
homem decente
1.
A man of good moral character; someone who is honest, respectful, and behaves properly
He is a decent man who always helps his neighbors.
Ele é um homem decente que sempre ajuda seus vizinhos.
2.
A man who meets acceptable standards of behavior and dignity
Despite his poverty, he remained a decent man with strong principles.
Apesar de sua pobreza, ele permaneceu um homem decente com princípios fortes.
NYC Slang
stand-up guy
Synonyms
honest man
respectable man
upright man
good man
virtuous man
principled man
Antonyms
disreputable man
dishonest man
unprincipled man
corrupt man
immoral man
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
homem decente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
homem de bem
Common colloquial variant meaning 'man of integrity'
São Paulo
homem decente
Standard formal usage
Portugal
homem honrado
More common in European Portuguese, emphasizing honor
Related Idioms & Phrases
a man of his word
a man of principle
a straight arrow
homem de bem (Portuguese idiom)
ser uma boa pessoa
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