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genuine demeanor

[JEN-yoo-in dih-MEER]
noun phrase
comportamento genuíno
1. A person's true, authentic, and sincere manner of behavior or conduct; absence of pretense or affectation in how one presents oneself
Her genuine demeanor made everyone feel at ease during the meeting.
Seu comportamento genuíno fez todos se sentirem à vontade durante a reunião.
2. An honest and straightforward way of carrying oneself that reflects one's true character
Despite his wealth, he maintained a genuine demeanor that endeared him to the community.
Apesar de sua riqueza, ele mantinha um comportamento genuíno que o tornou querido pela comunidade.
NYC Slang
keeping it real
Synonyms
authentic demeanorsincere mannerhonest bearingtrue characterstraightforward conduct
Antonyms
false demeanoraffected mannerpretentious behaviorinsincere conductartificial bearing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento genuíno
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jeito genuíno
More colloquial, emphasizing natural way of being
São Paulo
atitude autêntica
More formal business context usage
Portugal
comportamento autêntico
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear your heart on your sleeve
what you see is what you get
straight shooter
call a spade a spade
no airs about them
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