# demeanor

/dɪˈminɝ/ (US) · /dɪmˈiːnɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/demeanor
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

the way you look and act, which shows people your personality or how you are feeling.

For teachers: outward behaviour or bearing; the way in which a person conducts themselves. Often reflects an underlying emotional state or social status.

## Examples

- He maintained a calm demeanor even during the difficult meeting.
- The doctor's professional demeanor immediately put the nervous patient at ease.
- Despite the intense scrutiny of the courtroom, the witness maintained a stoic demeanor that made it difficult for the jury to gauge her true reaction to the evidence.

## Usage notes

- Usually uncountable when referring to a person's general manner; occasionally used with an adjective to describe a specific style of behavior.

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