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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Behaviors that promote progression often improve mood and well-being, nudging us to continue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Behaviors that are good for marriage are not necessarily good for health, Birditt says.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2024

Behaviors that were acceptable and responsible a short time ago are not nearly so healthy or proper today, a situation that will only get worse until interest rate hikes stop and inflation recedes.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2022

Behaviors like these are emotional armor, which works to protect us from overwhelming emotions.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2022

Research released this week from the Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey from the C.D.C. adds to those findings.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2022