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Comportment

usgb/kəmˈpɔːrtmənt/Volume
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Comportment reflects character; it can suggest respect and professionalism or indicate carelessness. SlideHer respectful comportment during the meeting impressed her colleagues.
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Situational UsePlay
Use 'comportment' to describe behavior in formal situations more often than in casual ones. SlideThe students were commended for their excellent comportment at the graduation ceremony.
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Emotional IndicatorPlay
Comportment can reveal emotions; calmness or anxiety may be inferred from someone's behavior. SlideDespite the tension in the room, his calm comportment did not waver.