Come across as Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkəm/ /əˈkɹɔs/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz

KUHM uh-KRAWS AZ (or EZ)

UK

kˈʌm/ /əkɹˈɒs/ /ˈæs

kuhm uh-KROSS AZ

Definition

To seem or appear to others in a specific way, based on your behavior or attitude.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase describes the impression you give to others, often unintentionally. Commonly followed by an adjective or noun ('come across as friendly', 'come across as a leader'). Not used for physical appearance; instead, use for personality or attitude.

• Spanish: parecer - dar la impresión de
• Portuguese (BR): parecer - passar a impressão de
• Portuguese (PT): parecer - dar a impressão de
• Chinese (Simplified): 给人以...的印象 - 显得
• Chinese (Traditional): 給人以...的印象 - 顯得
• Hindi: के रूप में लगना - ऐसा आभास देना
• Arabic: يبدو - يعطي انطباعاً بأنه
• Bengali: মনে হওয়া - মনে পড়া (ব্যক্তিত্ব)
• Russian: производить впечатление - казаться (характер)
• Japanese: 〜のように見える - 〜と思われる (性格や態度)
• Vietnamese: có vẻ như - gây ấn tượng là
• Korean: ~처럼 보이다 - ~인 것처럼 비치다
• Turkish: izlenimi vermek - gibi görünmek (kişilik)
• Urdu: محسوس ہونا - دکھائی دینا (رویہ/شخصیت کیلئے)
• Indonesian: tạo ấn tượng là - có vẻ như

Example Sentences

He comes across as very confident.

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She comes across as friendly to everyone.

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Your email came across as rude.

basic

I hope I didn't come across as too serious in the meeting.

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Sometimes jokes can come across as offensive if you're not careful.

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No matter what he says, he always comes across as genuine.

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