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phony demeanor
[/ˈfoʊni dɪˈmiːnər/]
noun phrase
pl: phony demeors
comportamento falso
1.
A false or insincere way of behaving; a fake or artificial manner of conducting oneself
His phony demeanor fooled no one at the party; everyone could tell he was uncomfortable.
Seu comportamento falso não enganou ninguém na festa; todos podiam notar que ele estava desconfortável.
2.
Pretentious or affected conduct intended to deceive or impress others
She maintained a phony demeanor throughout the interview despite her nervousness.
Ela manteve um comportamento fingido durante toda a entrevista apesar de seu nervosismo.
NYC Slang
fake it; fronting
Synonyms
fake demeanor
false manner
affected behavior
insincere conduct
pretentious demeanor
artificial manner
Antonyms
genuine demeanor
authentic behavior
sincere manner
natural demeanor
honest conduct
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
comportamento falso
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
postura falsa
Slightly more colloquial variant
São Paulo
comportamento fingido
Alternative phrasing common in business contexts
Portugal
atitude falsa
Preferred phrasing in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
put on airs
wear a mask
keep up appearances
play-act
give a false impression
talk the talk without walking the walk
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