twiddling one's thumbs Synonym

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, 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, 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, bents, drifts, inclines, tastes [x]

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 [x]

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 to, stick at [x]

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, 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 [x]

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 [x]

alertness, concentration, diligence, focus, heedfulness, mindfulness, vigilance, watchfulness, awareness, carefulness, consideration, observance, regard, scrutiny, thoughtfulness, wariness [x]

suspension, delay, postponement, deferral, dormancy, intermission, hiatus, recess, pause, inactivity, quiescence, latency, remission, standstill, moratorium, stasis, waiting, pending, hold, limbo [x]