behavior
noun
US(UKbehaviour)us/bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ/uk/bɪˈheɪ.vjər/B1[U]
the way that someonebehaves:
Her behavior is oftenappalling.
He wasnotoriousfor hisviolentandthreateningbehavior.
someone's behavior
- behaviorUSHe admitted his behavior was inappropriate.
- conductHe was dismissed for inappropriate conduct.
- comportmentThis scandal raises new questions about the president's comportment.
- demeanorUSHe is known for his easygoing demeanor.
- mannerHis manner can be condescending.
- waysGrandma had some funny ways.
[CorU]biology,chemistry,physics,psychologyspecialized
the way that aperson, ananimal, asubstance, etc.behavesin aparticularsituationor underparticularconditions:
Hisresearchinvolvedthestudyofinstinctivebehavior inbirds.
These behaviors can beobservedamong manychildrenwho havelostaparentor otherlovedone.
- He has alwaysdemandedthehigheststandardsof behavior from hischildren.
- Thestupidbehavior of onestudenthasbroughtdiscrediton thewholeschool.
- Hiscasualbehavior waswhollyinappropriatefor such aformaloccasion.
- After a while her behavior reallybegantoirritateme.
- I'd justmethisparentsfor the firsttimeso I was on mybestbehavior.
Behaving, interacting and behaviour
- as ye sow, so shall ye reapidiom
- atavism
- attachment disorder
- attitude
- behave
- carry
- conduct
- dyadic
- example
- humanization
- humanize
- interact
- interaction
- ism
- nudge theory
- operant
- phase
- presence
- provincialism
- treat
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Conditions and characteristics
Physical & chemical processes
Animal (non-human) behaviour