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de·mean·or

 (dĭ-mē′nər)
n.
The way in which a person behaves; deportment. See Synonyms at behavior.
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de•mean•or

(dɪˈmi nər)

n.
1. conduct; behavior; deportment.
2. facial appearance; mien.
[1425–75; demenure; see demean2, -or1]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.demeanor - (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other peopledemeanor - (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
demeanour, deportment, behaviour, conduct, behavior
trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
manners - social deportment; "he has the manners of a pig"
citizenship - conduct as a citizen; "award for good citizenship"
swashbuckling - flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior
correctitude, properness, propriety - correct or appropriate behavior
improperness, impropriety - an improper demeanor
personal manner, manner - a way of acting or behaving
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demeanor

noun
Behavior through which one reveals one's personality:
address, air, bearing, manner, mien, presence, style.
Archaic: port.
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Translations
처신

demeanour

(dimiːnə) (American) demeanor noun
manner; bearing; the way one behaves.
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