exhibit conceit

[/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt kənˈsiːt/]
verb phrase
exibir vaidade; demonstrar presunção
1. to display or show excessive pride, vanity, or arrogance about one's abilities, appearance, or accomplishments
He exhibited conceit when he bragged about winning the competition without acknowledging his team's contributions.
Ele exibiu vaidade quando se gabou de ter vencido a competição sem reconhecer as contribuições de seu time.
2. to manifest an exaggerated sense of self-importance or self-esteem in a conspicuous manner
The actress exhibited conceit by refusing to speak with crew members she considered beneath her status.
A atriz demonstrou presunção ao recusar-se a falar com membros da equipe que considerava abaixo de seu status.
In Brazilian culture, 'exibir vaidade' is often critiqued in social settings as going against the value of humility. In American culture, particularly in NYC, displaying confidence is more accepted, though excessive conceit is still viewed negatively. The phrase reflects universal human tendency to judge displays of self-importance across cultures.
NYC Slang
flex; showing out; acting brand new
Synonyms / Sinônimos
display arroganceshow vanitymanifest pridedemonstrate presumptionflaunt ego
Antonyms / Antônimos
show humilitydemonstrate modestyexhibit humblenessdisplay grace

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exibir vaidade; demonstrar presunção
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
exibir vaidade; se bancar
colloquial form 'se bancar' also used to mean showing off
São Paulo
exibir presunção; arrogar-se
more formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
exibir vaidade; mostrar presunção
similar usage but with different intonation patterns

Related Words

conceitarrogancevanitypridepresumptuousnessegotismself-importance

Related Idioms & Phrases

put on airs
get too big for one's britches
have a swollen head
think highly of oneself
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