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fake demeanor

[feɪk dɪˈminər]
nounpl: fake demeanors
aparência falsa; postura fingida
1. A false or insincere manner of behavior or appearance; a pretended way of acting or presenting oneself that does not reflect one's true character or feelings
Despite his fake demeanor of confidence, he was nervous about the presentation.
Apesar de sua aparência falsa de confiança, ele estava nervoso sobre a apresentação.
2. An artificial or deceptive outward show; a façade designed to mislead others
She maintained a fake demeanor of happiness while dealing with personal problems.
Ela mantinha uma postura fingida de felicidade enquanto lidava com problemas pessoais.
NYC Slang
fronting; putting on a front
Synonyms
false frontpretensefaçadeaffectationinsincerityput-onact
Antonyms
authenticitygenuinenesssinceritycandoropennesshonesty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aparência falsa; postura fingida
commonly used in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
fachada; pose
more informal, colloquial usage
São Paulo
aparência enganosa
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
comportamento falso; atitude simulada
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese but with slightly different phrasing preferences

Related Idioms & Phrases

put on a false face
wear a mask
put up a front
play-act
keep up appearances
fake it till you make it
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