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. Jason Wang:

   Based on an historical analysis of the last oil crash and recent payment behavior trends, we expect materially higher delinquency rates in Alberta and Saskatchewan in the second half of 2015.

2. Doug Horton:

   We are all serving a life sentence, and good behavior is our only hope for a pardon.

3. Kirsten Sinema:

   Well, as folks in Arizona know, I've long been a supporter of the filibuster because it is a tool that protects the democracy of our nation rather than allowing our country to ricochet wildly every two to four years back and forth between policies, when you have a system that’s not working effectively—and I think most would agree the Senate is not exactly a well-oiled machine—the way to fix that is to change your behavior, not to eliminate the rules.

4. Simon Rego:

   Do Paul Coleman feel like Paul Coleman can not resist the drive to exercise ? That’s when we get into the definition of a compulsive behavior.

5. Oakland County Undersheriff Michael McCabe:

   We are outraged by this former employee's actions and condemn the behavior she chose to engage in. These type of incidents are disgusting and will never be tolerated or pushed aside at Oakland County, behavior such as this brings tarnish to the badge and is not representative( of) all those in law enforcement who protect and serve.

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