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erratic conduct

[ɪˈrætɪk ˈkɒndʌkt]
noun
conduta errática
1. behavior that is unpredictable, inconsistent, or deviates from expected norms
His erratic conduct at the meeting surprised everyone.
Sua conduta errática na reunião surpreendeu a todos.
2. actions characterized by lack of consistency or reliability
The employee's erratic conduct led to disciplinary action.
A conduta errática do funcionário resultou em ação disciplinar.
NYC Slang
wild behavior; off-the-wall conduct
Synonyms
unpredictable behaviorinconsistent conductirregular behaviorcapricious actionsunstable demeanor
Antonyms
consistent conductpredictable behaviorreliable demeanorstable conductorderly behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conduta errática
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
comportamento errático
commonly used alternative in business/professional settings
Rio de Janeiro
atitude errática
used in colloquial speech
Portugal
comportamento errático
preferred in formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
all over the map
out of left field
unpredictable as the weather
all bets are off
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