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mente desconfiada

[MEN-tuh desh-kon-fee-AH-duh]
noun phrasefemininepl: mentes desconfiadas
suspicious mind
1. A mindset characterized by doubt, skepticism, and lack of trust in others or situations
She has a suspicious mind and always questions people's motives.
Ela tem uma mente desconfiada e sempre questiona as intenções das pessoas.
2. A tendency to be wary and cautious, often assuming negative intentions
His suspicious mind made it difficult for him to form genuine relationships.
Sua mente desconfiada dificultava a formação de relacionamentos genuínos.
NYC Slang
paranoid mindset
Synonyms
mente céticamente descrentemente suspeitosapensamento desconfiadomentalidade desconfiada
Antonyms
mente confiantemente ingênuamente abertamente crédula

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mente desconfiada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mente desconfiada
Common in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mente desconfiada
Used colloquially with emphasis on skepticism
Portugal
mente desconfiada
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter uma mente desconfiada
com mente desconfiada
mente desconfiada não descansa
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