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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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“It does free up time in a way that I’m not sure we fully understand yet. This is the very beginning of how you will see behavior shift.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The final study provides a detailed look at the cave's history and the unusual nesting behavior of these bees.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

In late 2024, Lively accused Baldoni of inappropriate on-set behavior, including comments about her appearance and alleged retaliation after she raised concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

An encouraging sign: the market’s behavior on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Leah had seen this kind of behavior before.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.