behaviors

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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We’ve found that wellness really boils down to six behaviors: having social relationships, staying sharp mentally, avoiding unnecessary risks, getting good sleep, exercising, and, yes, eating well.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

Some signals may begin as simple cues, meaning traits or behaviors that influence another animal's response even though they were not originally meant to communicate information.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

Xiaohongshu and Douyin are where many lifestyle behaviors are discovered before they become mainstream.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

The helpline doesn’t offer therapy, but instead directs callers to professionals who are trained in treating harmful sexual behaviors.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026

Crime, on the other hand, isn’t a single discrete thing, but a word used to describe an almost impossibly varied and complicated set of behaviors.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell