Synonyms of behavior

behavior

noun

bi-ˈhā-vyər 

as in actions

the way or manner in which one conducts oneself

usually the enfant terrible, he's promising to be on his best behavior for the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actions
• demeanor
• attitude
• manners
• conduct
• presence
• comportment
• deportment
• trait
• characteristic
• address
• bearing
• etiquette
• style
• look
• posture
• habit
• geste
• form
• practice
• courtesy
• aspect
• pattern
• politeness
• proprieties
• pose
• affectation
• mores
• decorum
• rules
• mode
• civility
• attribute
• protocol
• air
• carriage
• custom
• poise
• distinctiveness
• fashion
• mien
• formality
• amenity
• convention
• uniqueness
• peculiarity
• trick
• singularity
• weirdness
• strangeness
• p's and q's
• wont
• habitude
• oddity
• mark

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of behavior

An Alabama man is accused of decapitating two family members with a chainsaw after a relative called 911 about his behavior. — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Quantum particles carrying information that could determine their behavior is termed hidden variables, since this information might not be accessible for scientists to observe it. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

All three may contain posts making fun of individual students' behavior. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

And the idea of circling the behavior of a group of people in a room. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026