behavior

noun

be·hav·ior bi-ˈhā-vyər How to pronounce behavior (audio)

bē-

: the way in which someone conducts oneself or behaves (see behave sense 1)

We were grateful for the gracious behavior of our hostess.

The children were rewarded for good behavior.

Be on your best behavior.

also : an instance of such behavior

unacceptable social behaviors

: the manner of conducting (see conduct entry 1 sense 2) oneself

criminal behavior

normal adolescent behavior

: anything that an organism does involving action and response to stimulation

: the response of an individual, group, or species to its environment

They are studying the behavior of elephants in the wild.

: the way in which something functions or operates

They tested the behavior of various metals under heat and pressure.

Example Sentences

I'm surprised by her bad behavior toward her friends. Students will be rewarded for good behavior. scientists studying the behavior of elephants An acceptable social behavior in one country may be unacceptable in another country. Doctors are trying to educate people about behaviors that can put them at increased risk for skin cancer. The experiment tested the behavior of various metals under heat and pressure. See More

Recent Examples on the Web So in his film adaptation, when the kindly woodworker Geppetto creates his puppet son, Pinocchio does not kick him in the nose and run away, and when a wise cricket advises Pinocchio on good behavior, he is not immediately murdered with a hammer.

David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2022 For the awesome business leaders who close wage gaps across gender and/or race, this is just another eye-rolling administrative burden that punishes good behavior.

Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists opposes criminalizing women for behavior that allegedly harms their pregnancies.

Marisa Iati, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2022 This is, of course, not the first time a Bachelor or Bachelorette contestant has had to apologize for racist and problematic behavior or statements.

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists opposes criminalizing women for behavior that allegedly harms their pregnancies.

Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Doctors have been fined, had their license suspended, and made headlines for such behavior.

BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 If Bailey is not on good behavior, he will be sent to jail for one year, according to the terms of the plea deal accepted by Windom.

Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2022 Last fall, the state probation office submitted a request that Miller’s probation be terminated early, under a 2017 criminal justice reform law that reduced probationary sentences for first-time offenders who had demonstrated good behavior.

Gene Maddaus, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	behavior
释义	behavior noun be·hav·ior bi-ˈhā-vyər bē- 1 : the way in which someone conducts oneself or behaves (see behave sense 1) We were grateful for the gracious behavior of our hostess. The children were rewarded for good behavior. Be on your best behavior. also : an instance of such behavior unacceptable social behaviors 2 a : the manner of conducting (see conduct entry 1 sense 2) oneself criminal behavior normal adolescent behavior b : anything that an organism does involving action and response to stimulation c : the response of an individual, group, or species to its environment They are studying the behavior of elephants in the wild. 3 : the way in which something functions or operates They tested the behavior of various metals under heat and pressure. Synonyms actions address bearing comportment conduct demeanor deportment geste [archaic] gest See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I'm surprised by her bad behavior toward her friends. Students will be rewarded for good behavior. scientists studying the behavior of elephants An acceptable social behavior in one country may be unacceptable in another country. Doctors are trying to educate people about behaviors that can put them at increased risk for skin cancer. The experiment tested the behavior of various metals under heat and pressure. See More Recent Examples on the Web So in his film adaptation, when the kindly woodworker Geppetto creates his puppet son, Pinocchio does not kick him in the nose and run away, and when a wise cricket advises Pinocchio on good behavior, he is not immediately murdered with a hammer. David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2022 For the awesome business leaders who close wage gaps across gender and/or race, this is just another eye-rolling administrative burden that punishes good behavior. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists opposes criminalizing women for behavior that allegedly harms their pregnancies. Marisa Iati, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2022 This is, of course, not the first time a Bachelor or Bachelorette contestant has had to apologize for racist and problematic behavior or statements. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists opposes criminalizing women for behavior that allegedly harms their pregnancies. Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Doctors have been fined, had their license suspended, and made headlines for such behavior. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 If Bailey is not on good behavior, he will be sent to jail for one year, according to the terms of the plea deal accepted by Windom. Howard Koplowitz \| Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2022 Last fall, the state probation office submitted a request that Miller’s probation be terminated early, under a 2017 criminal justice reform law that reduced probationary sentences for first-time offenders who had demonstrated good behavior. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology alteration of Middle English behavour, from behaven "to behave" + -our -or entry 2 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Phrases Containing behavior behavior therapy for good behavior on their best behavior cognitive behavior therapy on one's best behavior behavior modification behavior therapy for good behavior on their best behavior cognitive behavior therapy on one's best behavior behavior modification Kids Definition behavior noun be·hav·ior bi-ˈhāv-yər 1 : the manner in which a person acts Students are rewarded for good behavior. 2 : the whole activity of something and especially a living being Scientists observed the elephant's behavior. Medical Definition behavior noun be·hav·ior variants or chiefly British behaviour bi-ˈhā-vyər 1 : the manner of conducting oneself 2 a : anything that an organism does involving action and response to stimulation b : the response of an individual, group, or species to its environment behavior noun 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 Relevance actions demeanor attitude manners conduct presence comportment deportment trait characteristic address bearing etiquette style posture look habit practice form gest pattern aspect geste politeness proprieties decorum courtesy affectation rules mores mode pose attribute protocol civility form custom carriage air fashion poise distinctiveness mien peculiarity convention uniqueness weirdness formality amenity trick strangeness singularity habitude p's and q's wont practise oddity mark
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