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irregular behavior

[ɪˈreɡjələr bɪˈheɪvjər]
nounpl: irregular behaviors
comportamento irregular
1. conduct or actions that deviate from normal, expected, or established patterns
The teacher noticed irregular behavior from the student who usually participates actively.
O professor notou comportamento irregular do aluno que normalmente participa ativamente.
2. actions that are inconsistent with rules, standards, or previous conduct
The company's irregular behavior raised concerns among investors.
O comportamento irregular da empresa levantou preocupações entre os investidores.
3. unpredictable or anomalous patterns of action or conduct
Irregular behavior in the system indicated a potential malfunction.
O comportamento irregular no sistema indicava uma possível falha.
NYC Slang
acting out, trippy behavior, off-the-wall conduct
Synonyms
abnormal behaviordeviant behaviorerratic conductunusual behavioratypical conduct
Antonyms
regular behaviornormal conductconsistent behaviorstandard behaviortypical behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento irregular
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento irreguA
colloquially may be shortened in casual speech
São Paulo
comportamento irregular
formal and standard usage
Portugal
comportamento irregular
standard European Portuguese usage; may also use 'conduta irregular'

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of character
not oneself
acting strange
march to the beat of a different drum
breaking the mold
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