Behaviour - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people (syn: behavior, conduct, demeanor, demeanour, deportment)
- (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation (syn: behavior)
- manner of acting or controlling yourself (syn: behavior, conduct, doings)
Extra examples
It is important to reward good behaviour.
The headmaster will not tolerate bad behaviour.
She complained of her boss's inappropriate behavior towards her.
Can TV violence cause aggressive behavior?
We are trying to understand the causes of criminal behaviour.
It's hard to change your behaviour, even harder to keep it changed.
They argued that the presence of TV cameras at the trial influenced the behavior of attorneys, witnesses, and jurors.
It's no good carping at the boy's behaviour, he'll only get worse.
Your behaviour does not come up to the expected standard.
The whole town condemned the girl for her wild behaviour.
The boy's behaviour conforms to the expected pattern.
I wish she would cut out that stupid behaviour.
His behaviour is abhorrent to everyone.
I cannot get over his abominable behaviour.
His behaviour was distasteful to everyone.
Word forms
singular: behaviour
plural: behaviours
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