demeanor
intermediateB2/dɪˈmiːnər/ · de-mea-nor
A person's outward behavior or bearing.
Meanings
A person's outward behavior or bearing.
ایک شخص کا ظاہری رویہ یا سلوک۔
طرز عمل
Tarz-e-Amal
Common Collocations
- calm demeanor
- friendly demeanor
- professional demeanor
Example Sentences
Her calm demeanor during the crisis impressed everyone.
بحران کے دوران اس کا پرسکون طرز عمل سب کو متاثر کیا۔
Bhran ke doran is ka pursukoon tarz-e-amal sab ko mutasir kiya.
He maintained a professional demeanor in the meeting.
اس نے میٹنگ میں پیشہ ورانہ طرز عمل برقرار رکھا۔
Us ne meeting mein pesha warana tarz-e-amal barqarar rakha.
His friendly demeanor made it easy to approach him.
اس کا دوستانہ طرز عمل اس کے قریب آنے کو آسان بناتا تھا۔
Us ka dosti tarz-e-amal is ke qareeb aane ko aasan banata tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember demeanor as the 'deed' that shows your 'mean' side in front of others.
Imagine a person standing tall and confident, presenting themselves in a way that communicates their feelings effectively.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو یوں پیش کرو، جیسے عالم میں ہے ہوشیار طرز عمل ہو تمہارا، تو سب ہو جائیں گے بے شمار
Khud ko yun pesh karo, jaise aalam mein hai hoshiyaar Tarz-e-Amal ho tumhara, to sab ho jaayenge be shumar
Present yourself like one wise in the world; if your demeanor is right, everyone will be numerous.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جیسے کو تیسا
Jaise ko Taisa
As one behaves, so shall they be treated.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "dēminēr" — to conduct oneself
First known use: 14th century
The term 'demeanor' originated from the Latin word 'dēminēr', which reflects a way of behaving or conducting oneself. Its usage evolved through Middle English to its current form.