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demeanor

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/dɪˈmiːnər/ · de-mea-nor

A person's outward behavior or bearing.

Meanings

nounformal

A person's outward behavior or bearing.

ایک شخص کا ظاہری رویہ یا سلوک۔

طرز عمل

Tarz-e-Amal

Formal: طرز عمل

Synonyms

conductbehaviorbearingرویہطرز عملسلوک

Antonyms

disorderchaosconfusionبےترتیبیارتباپریشانی

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.

Easily Confused With

demeanor vs. demeanor:The difference lies in context; 'demeanor' refers to behavior, while 'demeanor' can imply a more formal aspect of that behavior.

Word Family

demean
verbمتروک کرنا
demonstrate
verbظاہر کرنا
demonstration
nounاظہار

See Also

💡 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.