behavior

[bih-heyv-yer] / bɪˈheɪv jər /

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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Ali and his team have been analyzing the behavior of individual investors by collecting and processing reams of trading data, he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

The only precedent for the president’s move on the housing bill is his similar behavior on a regular basis over the past few months.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

In both areas, investor behavior changes as a result.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

The star guard has been receiving more attention this season for her behavior during games outside of her play.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

To that end, Vinny kept a close eye on the behavior of the American subprime mortgage borrower.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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