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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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

The company, she said, is “engaging in aggressive anti-consumer behavior on a large scale.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 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

The burger chain said Wednesday the new program will be integrated across its app, website, and in-store systems, allowing it to personalize offers and communicate directly with customers based on their behavior.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Principal Wombat didn’t like them, said they contributed to unruly behavior, but that hardly mattered as what kid ever wore sunglasses?

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness

behavior

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