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react authentically
[rɪˈækt ɔːˈθɛntɪkli]
verb phrase
reagir autenticamente
1.
to respond in a genuine, truthful manner that reflects one's true feelings or beliefs without pretense or artifice
She decided to react authentically to the criticism instead of defending herself with excuses.
Ela decidiu reagir autenticamente à crítica em vez de se defender com desculpas.
2.
to express oneself naturally and honestly without conforming to false expectations or social masks
In therapy, the counselor encouraged him to react authentically rather than suppressing his emotions.
Na terapia, o conselheiro o encorajou a reagir autenticamente em vez de reprimir suas emoções.
NYC Slang
keep it real
Synonyms
respond genuinely
react honestly
express truthfully
react sincerely
Antonyms
react falsely
respond insincerely
act artificially
pretend
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
reagir autenticamente
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reagir de verdade
more colloquial variant
São Paulo
reagir com autenticidade
more formal alternative
Portugal
reagir de forma genuína
preferred phrasing in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
be true to oneself
wear your heart on your sleeve
let your guard down
speak from the heart
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