Definitions

good behavior

NOUN

courtesy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civility deference generosity kindness reverence sympathy

STRONG

address affability amenities amiability attentiveness ceremony chivalry comity complaisance consideration cordiality courtliness cultivation culture elegance familiarity favor friendliness gallantry geniality gentleness graciousness indulgence polish politeness refinement respect solicitude suavity tact thoughtfulness urbanity

WEAK

courteousness gallantness good breeding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disdain disregard meanness

STRONG

aloofness coldness coolness crudeness disrespect fear ignorance neglect roughness rudeness thoughtlessness unfriendliness

WEAK

bad manners discourtesy disfavor impoliteness pompousness unmannerliness

NOUN

etiquette

Synonyms

STRONG

amenities civility code convention courtesy customs decency decorum deportment dignity form formalities mores politesse propriety protocol rules seemliness suavities usage

WEAK

p's and q's proper behavior social graces

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners discourtesy immorality impoliteness impropriety indecency rudeness

NOUN

mannerliness

Synonyms

WEAK

address affability amenities amiability attentiveness ceremony chivalry civility comity complaisance consideration cordiality courteousness courtliness cultivation culture deference elegance familiarity favor friendliness gallantness gallantry generosity geniality genteelness gentility gentleness good breeding graciousness indulgence kindness polish politeness politesse refinement respect reverence solicitude suavity sympathy tact thoughtfulness urbanity

NOUN

politesse

Synonyms

STRONG

address affability amenities amiability attentiveness ceremony chivalry civility comity complaisance consideration cordiality courtliness cultivation culture deference elegance familiarity favor friendliness gallantry generosity geniality genteelness gentility gentleness graciousness indulgence kindness polish politeness refinement respect reverence solicitude suavity sympathy tact thoughtfulness urbanity

WEAK

courteousness gallantness good breeding mannerliness

Antonyms

STRONG

aloofness coldness coolness crudeness disdain dishonor disregard disrespect fear ignorance impoliteness incompatibility indifference meanness neglect roughness rudeness thoughtlessness unfriendliness

NOUN

propriety

Synonyms

STRONGEST

correctness decency decorum dignity modesty rectitude respectability

STRONG

amenities breeding civilities courtesy delicacy etiquette mores niceties politeness politesse protocol punctilio refinement seemliness

WEAK

accepted conduct good form rules of conduct social conventions social grace the done thing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impropriety indecency

STRONG

bad manners crudeness impoliteness rudeness

WEAK

immorality inappropriateness misbehavior misconduct unsuitableness wrong

NOUN

p's and q's

Synonyms

WEAK

best behavior good example manners

Example Sentences

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Criteria for release eligibility included having served most of a sentence for a nonviolent crime and a record of good behavior, the Catholic Herald reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

When traveling with her dog, Tu usually ignores bad behavior and instead regularly rewards good behavior with treats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

His good behavior and work to rehabilitate himself and support other felons led to a reduced sentence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

Individual explanations might suggest that the problem can be solved with education campaigns to address gaps in knowledge, or with sanctions for "bad" behavior and rewards for "good" behavior.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2025

As class president, it was Maria’s job to make sure everyone had good behavior or Mrs. Maxy would take minutes off our recess time.

From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos

good behavior

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