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someone's behaviour


These are words for the way a person behaves.

The most commonly used word is behaviour. Behaviour is the UK English spelling. The US English spelling is behavior.


UKYour behaviour today was unacceptable.
USHe admitted his behavior was inappropriate.

Conduct is more formal, and is used especially in official contexts.


He was dismissed for inappropriate conduct.

A person’s comportment is the way they behave, especially in public. It is a formal word.


This scandal raises new questions about the president's comportment.

Demeanour is a formal word that refers to the way a person looks and behaves. Demeanour is the UK English spelling. The US English spelling is demeanor.


UKHe has a calm demeanour, even under pressure.
USHe is known for his easygoing demeanor.

Someone's manner is the usual way they behave towards other people, or the way they behave on a particular occasion.


His manner can be condescending.

You can talk about someone's ways to refer to their own particular types of behaviour, especially when these are unusual. This word is used mainly in spoken English or less formal written language.


Grandma had some funny ways.

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