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external self

[ɪkˈstɜːrnəl sɛlf]
nounpl: external selves
eu externo
1. The aspect of a person's identity, behavior, or appearance that is presented to or perceived by the outside world; the public persona or outward presentation
Her external self was confident and poised, while internally she struggled with self-doubt.
Seu eu externo era confiante e elegante, enquanto internamente ela lutava com a insegurança.
2. In psychology and philosophy, the observable or measurable aspects of a person's identity as opposed to their inner thoughts and feelings
The external self is shaped by social norms and cultural expectations.
O eu externo é moldado por normas sociais e expectativas culturais.
Synonyms
public personaoutward presentationsocial maskexternal identityfacade
Antonyms
internal selfinner selftrue selfauthentic self

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eu externo
Most common usage in contemporary Portuguese
Portugal
eu externo
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese
Academic/Psychological
self externo
Used in psychology and philosophy contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

put on a brave face
wear a mask
keep up appearances
show one's true colors
beneath the surface
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