Demeanour

usgb/dɪˈmiːnər/
noun

The way one behaves or presents oneself.

Her calm and cool demeanour helped her handle the crisis effectively.
Visual representation of "demeanour" - the way one behaves or presents oneself

Often appears as...

  • calm demeanour
  • person's demeanour
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Non-verbal cues

Demeanour often involves body language and facial expressions, not just words.

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Despite her silence, her confident demeanour spoke volumes.
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Consistency matters

A person's usual demeanour can change, and such changes might suggest something has affected them.

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The teacher's upset demeanour today was unusual for her.
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Observation based

Demeanour is judged by observers and may not reflect a person's true feelings or intentions.

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His friendly demeanour hid his competitive nature.
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