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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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“The good times can never excuse the bad, and love and kindness should never be a reward for good behavior. Doing things for others so they’ll approve of and love you isn’t love.”

From Literature

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

From The Wall Street Journal

“Regulation does drive good behavior. But it’s not just about legislation: it’s about controlling your supply chain, it’s access to resources,” Riley said.

From The Wall Street Journal

She rewards good behavior with a sticker.

From Los Angeles Times

“Honey, you know it’s up to you to model good behavior,” Bat heard Mom say to Janie as he headed to the refrigerator to get out the puppy formula.

From Literature

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.