show immaturity

[/ʃoʊ ɪməˈtʃʊrɪti/]
verb phrase
demonstrar imaturidade
1. to display or exhibit childish, immature, or irresponsible behavior; to act in a way that lacks emotional or mental development appropriate to one's age
When he threw a tantrum in the meeting, he really showed immaturity.
Quando ele fez uma birra na reunião, ele realmente demonstrou imaturidade.
2. to reveal a lack of sophistication, judgment, or emotional control in one's actions or words
Making fun of others shows immaturity and insensitivity.
Gozar dos outros demonstra imaturidade e insensibilidade.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, showing immaturity is generally viewed negatively in professional and social contexts. In Brazil, there's emphasis on 'seriedade' (seriousness) in formal settings, while American culture often uses humor and directness when addressing immaturity. The phrase is commonly used to criticize behavior in workplaces, relationships, and educational settings.
NYC Slang
acting like a baby, being immature, pulling a kid move
Synonyms / Sinônimos
act childishlydisplay immaturitybehave immaturelyreveal immaturityact foolishlydisplay lack of maturity
Antonyms / Antônimos
show maturitydemonstrate maturityact responsiblybehave wiselydisplay sophistication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar imaturidade
standard and most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar infantilismo
alternative form emphasizing childish behavior
São Paulo
revelar falta de maturidade
more formal, business context usage
Portugal
demonstrar imaturidade
same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'agir de forma imatura'

Related Words

immaturitychildishjuvenileimmatureirresponsiblegrow upmaturity

Related Idioms & Phrases

act your age
grow up
behave like a child
throw a tantrum
wear your heart on your sleeve
lack emotional intelligence
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