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outer self
[ˈaʊtər sɛlf]
noun
pl: outer selves
eu exterior
1.
The external persona or public-facing aspect of a person's identity, as opposed to their inner thoughts and true feelings
She maintained a confident outer self while struggling with insecurity internally.
Ela mantinha um eu exterior confiante enquanto lutava internamente contra a insegurança.
2.
The physical appearance and outward behavior that one presents to the world
His outer self was cheerful, but his inner world was troubled.
Seu eu exterior era alegre, mas seu mundo interior era perturbado.
Synonyms
public self
external self
persona
facade
appearance
Antonyms
inner self
true self
inner world
private self
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
eu exterior
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
eu exterior
equivalent usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
put on a brave face
show one's true colors
wear a mask
keep up appearances
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