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
  • These factors contribute to better targeting and tracking because customer behaviors and preferences can vary significantly between countries.
    Waleed Najam, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Rather, this person’s behavior is blatantly antisocial and concerning to boot.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of behavior
Noun
  • Along the way, their drastically different personalities—Mike’s smooth-talking, risk-taking demeanor versus Marcus’s cautious, stress-laden approach—create both thrilling and hilarious friction as their mission spirals out of control.
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The news shocked the football world as many speculated Purdy wouldn't ask the 49ers for much money given his humble demeanor.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of demeanor
Noun
  • At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While the Supreme Court ruled in a very broad decision last term that the President has absolute immunity for official actions, that ruling does not apply to his subordinates throughout the executive branch.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of actions
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