behavior

[bih-heyv-yer] / bɪˈheɪv yər /

NOUN

manner of conducting oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act action attitude conduct demeanor management nature performance practice presence role style

STRONG

address air bag bearing carriage code comportment convention course dealings decency decorum deed delivery deportment ethics etiquette expression form front guise habits mien mode morals observance propriety ritual routine savoir-faire seemliness speech tact talk taste tone way ways

WEAK

social graces tenue way of life what's done

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cessation idleness inactivity inertia repose rest stoppage

STRONG

bad manners carelessness immorality impropriety indecency listening quiet silence thoughtlessness

Example Sentences

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These safeguards are designed to prevent me from engaging in harmful or inappropriate behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

In the days since the accusation became public, other women have come forward with allegations of misconduct, including claims of unwanted touching and inappropriate behavior, according to CNN and other outlets.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Was he convinced his behavior would never come to light?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

It spells out what behavior the company deems acceptable, and what it doesn’t.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“Should I talk to your parents about your behavior, Garth?”

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

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