Definitions for demeanor
dɪˈmi nərde·meanor

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 6 votes

1. demeanor, demeanour, behavior, behaviour, conduct, deportmentnoun

   (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

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1. demeanornoun

   The outward way in which a person behaves, especially towards others.

2. Etymology: demenen, from demener, from demener, from de- + mener + -or, from minare and minārī "to threaten"

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1. demeanor

   Social behavior is behavior among two or more organisms within the same species, and encompasses any behavior in which one member affects the other. This is due to an interaction among those members. Social behavior can be seen as similar to an exchange of goods, with the expectation that when you give, you will receive the same. This behavior can be affected by both the qualities of the individual and the environmental (situational) factors. Therefore, social behavior arises as a result of an interaction between the two—the organism and its environment. This means that, in regards to humans, social behavior can be determined by both the individual characteristics of the person, and the situation they are in.A major aspect of social behavior is communication, which is the basis for survival and reproduction. Social behavior is said to be determined by two different processes, that can either work together or oppose one another. The dual-systems model of reflective and impulsive determinants of social behavior came out of the realization that behavior cannot just be determined by one single factor. Instead, behavior can arise by those consciously behaving (where there is an awareness and intent), or by pure impulse. These factors that determine behavior can work in different situations and moments, and can even oppose one another. While at times one can behave with a specific goal in mind, other times they can behave without rational control, and driven by impulse instead.There are also distinctions between different types of social behavior, such as mundane versus defensive social behavior. Mundane social behavior is a result of interactions in day-to-day life, and are behaviors learned as one is exposed to those different situations. On the other hand, defensive behavior arises out of impulse, when one is faced with conflicting desires.

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1. demeanor

   Demeanor refers to a person's outward behavior, character, or attitude, often in the context of particular situations. It represents the way a person appears or behaves in front of others.

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1. Demeanorverb

   management; treatment; conduct

2. Demeanorverb

   behavior; deportment; carriage; bearing; mien

3. Etymology: [For demeanure, fr. demean. See Demean, v. t.]

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1. enamored

2. one-armed

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of demeanor in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of demeanor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of demeanor in a Sentence

1. Sunny Hostin:

   Body language is significant in a case like this. Juries watch everything that is happening from the lawyers to the defendant's demeanor.

2. Justin Fields:

   I really just like the way he carries himself, just his demeanor, I feel like his presence — he’s confident when he talks, he knows what he wants to do, he has a plan set in stone, and I ’m just ready to lead with him and just get ready for next year.

3. Dan Stein:

   We all know that Donald Trump's somewhat unpredictable public demeanor can give people heartburn. We're no different, but Donald Trump's been fairly consistent along the way, part of what we're doing as an organization is tracking those promises and trying to make sure that Donald Trump delivers.

4. Jeb Bush:

   I don't assume it's my way or the highway, i've got deeply held views, but there's a big difference -- I think you can pretty well see it, just in demeanor. I want to broaden out our message to win a larger number of people.

5. Travis Alexander:

   The crime scene was such a mess, … But when I first came across Jodi and we arrested her at her grandparents’ house, my initial impression of her was she didn’t seem concerned at all… The whole case was bizarre. Especially her demeanor… Even when we booked her, she wanted to make sure her hair looked OK… Things like that were not sitting well with a lot of us. She was almost more concerned about her image… She didn’t have a concern for consequence or outcome… Like for me, I wouldn’t care what my hair looked like if I was being arrested or what my picture is going to look like. To me, that was just weird.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Demeanor
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demeanor
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demeanor