exhibit maturity

[ɪɡˈzɪbɪt məˈtʃʊrɪti]
verb phrase
demonstrar maturidade
1. to display or show mature behavior, judgment, or emotional development
The teenager began to exhibit maturity when handling the family crisis.
O adolescente começou a demonstrar maturidade ao lidar com a crise familiar.
2. to manifest responsible and thoughtful conduct in a given situation
She exhibited maturity by accepting criticism without becoming defensive.
Ela demonstrou maturidade ao aceitar críticas sem ficar na defensiva.
In both Brazilian and American English cultures, exhibiting maturity is highly valued in professional, educational, and family settings. The phrase is commonly used in performance reviews, parenting contexts, and personal development discussions. In Brazil, demonstrating maturity is often seen as essential for social advancement and respect within communities.
NYC Slang
act grown up, be grown about it, show some maturity
Synonyms / Sinônimos
show maturitydisplay maturitydemonstrate responsibilitybehave maturelyact responsibly
Antonyms / Antônimos
act immaturelybehave childishlyshow immaturitydemonstrate irresponsibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
demonstrar maturidade
most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar maturidade
alternative casual variant
São Paulo
demonstrar maturidade
formal business and educational contexts
Portugal
demonstrar maturidade
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

maturityresponsiblejudgmentemotional developmentadult behavior

Related Idioms & Phrases

come of age
grow up
show one's age
step up to the plate
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