Antonyms for behavior
bɪˈheɪv yərbe·hav·ior

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.6 / 7 votes

1. behavior

   Behavior is our action in the presence of others; conduct includes also that which is known only to ourselves and our Maker. Carriage expresses simply the manner of holding the body, especially in sitting or walking, as when it is said of a lady "she has a fine carriage." Bearing refers to the bodily expression of feeling or disposition; as, a haughty bearing; a noble bearing. Demeanor is the bodily expression, not only of feelings, but of moral states; as, a devout demeanor. Breeding, unless with some adverse limitation, denotes that manner and conduct which result from good birth and training. Deportment is behavior as related to a set of rules; as, the pupil's deportment was faultless. A person's manner may be that of a moment, or toward a single person; his manners are his habitual style of behavior toward or before others, especially in matters of etiquette and politeness; as, good manners are always pleasing.

   Synonyms:
   action, bearing, breeding, carriage, conduct, demeanor, deportment, life, manner, manners

   Preposition:
   The behavior of the pastor to or toward his people, on or upon the streets, before the multitude, or in the church, with the godly, or with the worldly, was alike faultless.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.5 / 4 votes

1. behavior

   Antonyms:
   misdemeanor, misbehavior, misconduct

   Synonyms:
   conduct, bearing, demeanor, proceeding, comportment, action, manner, deportment

Matched Categories

1. • Action
   • Activity
   • Psychology
   • Trait

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. behavior, behaviour, conduct, doingsnoun

   manner of acting or controlling yourself

   Synonyms:
   conduct, demeanour, behaviour, doings, demeanor, deportment

2. behavior, behaviournoun

   the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

   "the behavior of small particles can be studied in experiments"

   Synonyms:
   conduct, demeanour, behaviour, doings, demeanor, deportment

3. demeanor, demeanour, behavior, behaviour, conduct, deportmentnoun

   (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

   Synonyms:
   conduct, demeanour, behaviour, doings, demeanor, deportment

4. behavior, behaviournoun

   (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation

   Synonyms:
   conduct, demeanour, behaviour, doings, demeanor, deportment

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. behaviornoun

   Synonyms:
   conduct, deportment, actions, demeanor

How to use behavior in a sentence?

1. Joachim Trebbe:

   Testimonials like this one have positive effects on people's behavior. But it came too early and they advertised something that wasn't yet available.

2. Dave Hermansen:

   I would imagine that most online retailers would pass the cost onto consumers, an internet sales tax really will not change consumer behavior. They are still going to buy online because it is easier, the selection is better and the information provided online is better.

3. Jean Baptiste Poquelin Molire:

   A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.

4. Chris Gaffney:

   They are high-growth companies but also defensive because they could still do well if the reopening of the economy doesn't go smoothly after Covid, some consumer behavior changes during the pandemic may be permanent.

5. Diana Graber:

   We know that throwing the book at them, it's too much too late, so that's not working, it's very normal teenage behavior... and we need to get with the times and get ahead of the problem, and just have these very easy to have discussions.

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