Word Image
plural: behaviors
Part Of Speech
noun
Word Meaning
the way a person or thing acts or reacts; the way in which something functions or operates
Word Family
behavioral
misbehavior
behaviorism
behaviorist
behave
misbehave
behaved
behaving
Sentences
We were all on our best behavior at the formal dinner.
The policeman taught us how to avoid criminal behavior.
He was behaving as if he knew more than he let on.
The misbehavior of others should not reflect upon you.
Mother always made us behave ourselves at home.
The study of human behavior in society is called behavioral science.
I am fascinated with animal behavior in unusual living situations.
Judging from your behavior, I guess the meeting didn’t go so well.
To misbehave might be to act poorly or rudely to another.
The behavior of the hotel staff during the fire was comforting.
Exercises
