Behaviour

/bɪˈheɪvjər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.

His behaviour at the party was quite rude and inappropriate.

The manner of conducting oneself; the actions or reactions of a person in response to external or internal stimuli.

Children exhibit different behaviours based on their upbringing and environment.

The way in which a particular animal or entity behaves; the reaction of an individual or group to a specific context.

The study focused on the behaviour of dolphins in the wild.

A response to a specific situation or stimulus; any observable activity performed by an organism.

The psychologist analyzed the patient's behaviour during therapy sessions.

The response of an individual or group to societal norms and expectations.

Social behaviour is influenced by cultural contexts and community standards.

Middle English: from Old French 'behaivior', based on 'aveir' meaning 'to have'.

good behaviour

Conduct that is acceptable or appropriate.

bad behaviour

Conduct that is unacceptable or inappropriate.

behavioural patterns

Recurring ways in which a person behaves.

model behaviour

Exemplar conduct often seen as worthy of imitation.

conduct

The way a person behaves in a particular situation.

demeanor

A person's outward behavior or manner.

attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something.

Acting up

He was acting up in class, making it hard for the teacher.

Throwing shade

Her behaviour at the event was just throwing shade at her rival.