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.