comportment

noun

Definition of comportmentnext
as in behavior
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself the comportment of visitors who know that they are in effect their country's goodwill ambassadors

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  1. behavior
  2. demeanor
  3. actions
Noun
  • While the requirement to stay in character was applied externally—in some cases by media attempts to entrap Santas with the suggestion of inappropriate behavior—the men Hancock interviewed described feeling their own commitment.
    Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Lawrence had initially been sentenced to life in prison, but later her punishment was commuted to 20 years and she was released early on good behavior.
    Chris Lau, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of behavior
Noun
  • His demeanor and posture changed immediately, as did his team’s.
    Mladen Kresic, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Mooney puts on his best Awkward Guy demeanor, wearing a sweater vest and hovering in the corner.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of demeanor
Noun
  • Create channels for feedback to ensure your team understands the reason behind your actions.
    Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • External pressures force us to rethink our actions.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of actions
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