Deportment vs. Demeanor — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Deportment and Demeanor
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Definitions
Deportment
The way a person stands and walks, particularly as an element of etiquette
Poise is directly concerned with good deportment
Demeanor
The way in which a person behaves; deportment.
Deportment
A person's behaviour or manners
There are team rules governing deportment on and off the field
Demeanor
(American spelling) The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.
The man's demeanor made others suspicious of his intentions.
A confident demeanor is crucial for persuading others.
Deportment
A manner of personal conduct; behavior.
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Demeanor
Management; treatment; conduct.
God commits the managing so great a trust . . . wholly to the demeanor of every grown man.
Deportment
Bearing; manner of presenting oneself.
Her deportment impressed her interviewers.
Demeanor
Behavior; deportment; carriage; bearing; mien.
His demeanor was singularly pleasing.
The men, as usual, liked her artless kindness and simple refined demeanor.
Deportment
Conduct; public behavior.
Their deportment changed visibly as the policeman approached.
Demeanor
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
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Deportment
Apparent level of schooling or training.
His academic deportment did not match his degree record.
Deportment
Self-discipline.
The nun's deportment reflected her vocation.
Deportment
Manner of deporting or demeaning one's self; manner of acting; conduct; carriage; especially, manner of acting with respect to the courtesies and duties of life; behavior; demeanor; bearing.
The gravity of his deportment carried him safe through many difficulties.
Deportment
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
