unexpected behaviors
[/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd bɪˈheɪvjərz/]
nounpl: unexpected behaviors
comportamentos inesperados
1. Actions or conduct that are surprising, not predicted, or contrary to what was anticipated or considered normal
The software exhibited unexpected behaviors when processing large datasets.
O software apresentou comportamentos inesperados ao processar grandes conjuntos de dados.
2. Reactions or responses from people or systems that deviate from established patterns or expectations
The child's unexpected behaviors during the test suggested she was anxious.
Os comportamentos inesperados da criança durante o teste sugeriram que ela estava ansiosa.
3. In technical contexts, system malfunctions or glitches that were not intentionally designed
The app crashed due to unexpected behaviors in the code.
O aplicativo travou devido a comportamentos inesperados no código.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'unexpected behaviors' is commonly used in psychology, software development, and education. In Brazil, the term is frequently employed in professional settings to describe system glitches or unusual interpersonal dynamics. In the USA, particularly in tech culture, this phrase is standard for describing software bugs and user experience anomalies. The concept carries different weight depending on context—in clinical or educational settings, it may signal underlying issues requiring attention, while in technology, it's often used matter-of-factly to describe known system limitations.
NYC Slang
weird behavior / out-of-pocket moves
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