demeanor

Example Sentences

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He finds a different sort of fulfillment on the mound than he does at the plate, and it shows in his demeanor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Sal quietly seethes with irritation at Sonny’s misbegotten machinations, his chilly demeanor suggesting a tense and potentially dangerous volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"He's very calm. Even when he does get upset, there's a calmness to his demeanor, which I think most people really gravitate to."

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Players want to compete for someone who inspires them and makes them better — not someone whose public demeanor seems rooted in frustration.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

“She’s my granddaughter,” Eudora said loudly to the new woman, her calm demeanor disappearing for the briefest of moments.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley