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out-of-character behavior

[/aʊt əv ˈkærəktər bɪˈheɪvjər/]
nounpl: out-of-character behaviors
comportamento fora do caráter
1. Actions or conduct that are inconsistent with a person's usual personality, values, or typical way of behaving
His aggressive outburst was completely out-of-character behavior; he's usually very calm and composed.
Seu acesso de agressividade foi um comportamento completamente fora do caráter; ele é normalmente muito calmo e equilibrado.
2. In acting or roleplay, actions that deviate from the established personality or motivations of a character being portrayed
The actor's sudden comedic ad-lib was out-of-character behavior that broke the dramatic tone of the scene.
O improviso cômico repentino do ator foi um comportamento fora do caráter que quebrou o tom dramático da cena.
NYC Slang
that ain't like them; totally not their vibe
Synonyms
uncharacteristic behavioratypical conductinconsistent behaviorunlike oneselfout of character
Antonyms
in-character behaviortypical behaviorcharacteristic conducttrue to form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento fora do caráter
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
atitude fora do comum
Alternative phrasing commonly used in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
coisa fora do normal
More colloquial variant used in Rio de Janeiro
Portugal
comportamento descaracterizado
Preferred formal usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

not like themselves
acting out of character
out of form
break character
not true to form
acting like a different person
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