behavior, demeanor, actions, manner, performance, comportment, bearing, attitude, carriage, deportment, habits, way, mode, style, approach, procedure, method, practice, management, handling, direction... [more]
grumpiness - irritability - moodiness - crankiness - testiness - peevishness - churlishness - crossness - grouchiness - ill-temper - bad temper - irascibility - petulance - moroseness - sullenness - touchiness - snappishness - short-temper - fractiousness - curtness - brusqueness - rudeness - unfriendliness - hostility - belligerence - antagonism - surliness
Surliness describes a state or quality of being bad-tempered, ungracious, or uncivil. It often involves irritable or grumpy behavior, making social interactions difficult. A person exhibiting surliness might be quick to anger, less patient, and less considerate of others' feelings. This characteristic can manifest in sharp comments, discourtesy, or an overall hostile attitude. The term is typically negative, indicating a significant challenge for harmonious interpersonal relationships.
behavior, demeanor, actions, manner, performance, comportment, bearing, attitude, carriage, deportment, habits, way, mode, style, approach, procedure, method, practice, management, handling, direction... [more]
behavior, demeanor, actions, manner, performance, comportment, bearing, attitude, carriage, deportment, habits, way, mode, style, approach, procedure, method, practice, management, handling, direction, control, guidance, leadership, administration, operation, execution, supervision, oversight, regulation, governance, stewardship, orchestration, coordination, command, charge, rule, discipline, order, propriety, decorum, etiquette, protocol, formality, convention, custom, tradition, usage [x]
customs, practices, routines, traditions, patterns, conventions, ways, norms, mannerisms, tendencies, behaviors, rituals, usages, mores, proclivities, inclinations, propensities, predispositions, idio... [more]
customs, practices, routines, traditions, patterns, conventions, ways, norms, mannerisms, tendencies, behaviors, rituals, usages, mores, proclivities, inclinations, propensities, predispositions, idiosyncrasies, quirks, traits, characteristics, habitudes, regularities, disciplines, regimens, lifestyles [x]
leads, directs, manages, oversees, guides, administers, controls, handles, governs, steers, supervises, operates, regulates, organizes, coordinates, pilots, runs, executes, carries out, performs, impl... [more]
leads, directs, manages, oversees, guides, administers, controls, handles, governs, steers, supervises, operates, regulates, organizes, coordinates, pilots, runs, executes, carries out, performs, implements, enforces, presides over, orchestrates, facilitates, moderates, drives, navigates, commands [x]
inclinations, tendencies, predispositions, propensities, leanings, biases, penchants, predilections, affinities, aptitudes, dispositions, preferences, likings, partialities, habits, orientations, bent... [more]
inclinations, tendencies, predispositions, propensities, leanings, biases, penchants, predilections, affinities, aptitudes, dispositions, preferences, likings, partialities, habits, orientations, bents, drifts, inclines, tastes [x]
attitudes, behaviors, manners, conduct, comportments, bearings, deportments, dispositions, airs, postures, stances, miens, presences, ways, styles, approaches, temperaments, characters, natures, perso... [more]
attitudes, behaviors, manners, conduct, comportments, bearings, deportments, dispositions, airs, postures, stances, miens, presences, ways, styles, approaches, temperaments, characters, natures, personalities, habits, inclinations, tendencies, traits, attributes, qualities, aspects, facets, features, characteristics, idiosyncrasies, peculiarities, mannerisms, customs, practices, routines, traditions, conventions, norms, mores, etiquettes, protocols, decorums, proprieties, formalities, courtesies, politesse, civility [x]
politeness, courtesy, respect, decorum, manners, graciousness, gentility, consideration, tact, propriety, urbanity, cordiality, affability, amiability
politeness, courtesy, respect, decorum, manners, graciousness, gentility, consideration, tact, propriety, urbanity, cordiality, affability, amiability [x]
behaviors, manners, conducts, demeanors, actions, attitudes, bearings, deportments, postures, stances, ways, habits, customs, practices, modes, styles, approaches, dispositions temperaments, character... [more]
behaviors, manners, conducts, demeanors, actions, attitudes, bearings, deportments, postures, stances, ways, habits, customs, practices, modes, styles, approaches, dispositions temperaments, characters, traits,atures, inclinations, tendencies, propensities, proclivities, idiosyncrasies, peculiarities, attributes, features, qualities, aspects, facets, elements, components, parts, pieces, segments, sections, divisions, portions, fragments, bits, shards, slivers, slices, cuts, chunks [x]
adhere to, cling to, hold to, follow, abide by comply with, conform to keep to, stand by, remain faithful to, stay with, be loyal to, uphold, maintain, observe, respect, stick with, stick by, be true... [more]
ponder, contemplate, consider, mull over, think about, reflect on, ruminate, meditate on, brood over, deliberate, weigh, muse, chew over, scrutinize, examine, analyze, study, review, peruse, inspect,... [more]
ponder, contemplate, consider, mull over, think about, reflect on, ruminate, meditate on, brood over, deliberate, weigh, muse, chew over, scrutinize, examine, analyze, study, review, peruse, inspect, survey, assess, evaluate, appraise, judge, audit, explore, investigate, probe, inquire into, dissect, sift through, pore over, dwell upon, focus on, concentrate on, fixate on, obsess over, linger on, harp on, emphasize, stress, highlight, underline, accentuate, spotlight, zero in on, home in on, center on, revolve around [x]
gallantry, courtesy, knightliness, valor, bravery, honor, nobility, courtliness, magnanimity, heroism, gentlemanliness, politeness, respect,ness, decorum dignity, civility, good manners, urbanity, ref... [more]
gallantry, courtesy, knightliness, valor, bravery, honor, nobility, courtliness, magnanimity, heroism, gentlemanliness, politeness, respect,ness, decorum dignity, civility, good manners, urbanity, refinement, elegance, gentility, propriety, consideration, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, benevolence, kindness, generosity, selflessness, altruism, courage, fortitude, intrepidity, boldness, daring, audacity, fearlessness, mettle, pluck, spirit, tenacity, perseverance, steadfastness, loyalty, fidelity, devotion, allegiance, fealty [x]
relapse, regress, revert, lapse, fall back, slip back, deteriorate, decline, worsen, retrogress, degenerate, recidivate, backtrack, fall off, slip up
relapse, regress, revert, lapse, fall back, slip back, deteriorate, decline, worsen, retrogress, degenerate, recidivate, backtrack, fall off, slip up [x]
alert, observant, vigilant, watchful, heedful, mindful, aware, conscientious, considerate, thoughtful, perceptive, responsive, focused, concentrated, diligent, careful, meticulous, scrupulous, thoroug... [more]
alert, observant, vigilant, watchful, heedful, mindful, aware, conscientious, considerate, thoughtful, perceptive, responsive, focused, concentrated, diligent, careful, meticulous, scrupulous, thorough, earnest, intent, engaged, interested, devoted, dedicated, studious, assiduous, industrious, painstaking, exacting, punctilious, rigorous, particular, precise, accurate, detailed, methodical, systematic, orderly, organized, disciplined, sharp, acute, discerning, sensitive, insightful [x]
deliberate, purposeful, planned, intended, conscious, willful, premeditated, voluntary, calculated, considered, studied, designed, meant, knowing, preplanned, aforethought, purposed, reasoned, witting
deliberate, purposeful, planned, intended, conscious, willful, premeditated, voluntary, calculated, considered, studied, designed, meant, knowing, preplanned, aforethought, purposed, reasoned, witting [x]
alertness, concentration, diligence, focus, heedfulness, mindfulness, vigilance, watchfulness, awareness, carefulness, consideration, observance, regard, scrutiny, thoughtfulness, wariness
alertness, concentration, diligence, focus, heedfulness, mindfulness, vigilance, watchfulness, awareness, carefulness, consideration, observance, regard, scrutiny, thoughtfulness, wariness [x]
control, limit, restrict, curb, check, suppress, hold back, inhibit, constrain, confine, repress, subdue, bridle, stifle, contain, regulate, moderate, govern, temper, rein in, keep in check, bottle up... [more]
control, limit, restrict, curb, check, suppress, hold back, inhibit, constrain, confine, repress, subdue, bridle, stifle, contain, regulate, moderate, govern, temper, rein in, keep in check, bottle up, hem in, keep under control, keep within bounds, hold in check, keep a lid on, keep under wraps, keep in line, in order, keep in hand, keep under restraint [x]