Demeanour refers to a person's behavior, attitude, or how they present themselves. It describes their overall manner or way of conducting themselves in a certain situation.
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The combination of Burstyn's soothing voice and the calm
demeanour of his two feline co-stars — Clawdia and Mr. Pirate — seem to appeal to cat lovers and non-cat lovers alike.
Guinea pigs are sensitive to discomfort, so there might have been something you did to make your guinea pig unhappy or uncomfortable — especially if it was an overnight change
in demeanour.
Varane, born in Lille, had already finished his campaign before Zizou made the ball, but despite his
calm demeanour on the phone, it's hard not to get carried away once the World Cup winner makes his intentions known.
Morego's mods focus less on power than drivability, magnifying the characteristics of the standard car, so it still sounds detectably five - cylinder, still has a delicious torque surge at 2000rpm, still has the
general demeanour of a rugby flanker.
The problem lies in his breezy matter - of - fact
demeanour which many take for arrogance.
It's easier said than done, but even the worst actors can assume a quietly
confident demeanour for an hour.
Leroy Sané's welcoming
demeanour suggests a young footballer enjoying his stellar rise at Manchester City.
But while we'd say that the results are quite pleasing to the eye — the 4C's
overall demeanour remains but it's now gained a dash of added exclusivity - the kit's not for sale.
Be it reliability, comfort or its relaxed
driving demeanour, it did it all in style — well, a rather staid style, perhaps, but as a family car, it set a high standard.
I am a proven self - starter who requires minimal supervision and who exudes a
professional demeanour along with high energy levels.
It may lack the business -
like demeanour of the Cruiser, looking more like a shiny bum in a fancy three - piece suit than a worker in overalls, but when the going gets tough the Patrol doesn't take a backward step.
I will relish their lovely
quiet demeanour and be subtly boastful of their easy baby status.
The LandCruiser's truck - like
demeanour when manoeuvring in the city is amplified by its ride quality.
A truly contemporary piece of design that channels the ice
cool demeanour of the country itself.
Despite his happy
demeanour on the outside, he has been to those places, so he understands the feelings he's trying to get across.
Add to all that a generally
pleasant demeanour, an unimpeachable attitude and an obvious affection and respect for the club and everyone involved with it, from the fans to his manager and his teammates, and he was, in summary, exactly the player you'd come up with if you sat down and attempted to create the attacking heart of a football team from whole cloth.
They are not barkers and due to their calm
demeanour make great companions for an older person compared to some of the smaller, more energetic breeds.
Have I mentioned how important omega - 3 fatty acids really are, seriously when I am lacking in these healthy fats my whole
demeanour changes and my skin gets all mangled.
If I needed a life - saving medical procedure, I wouldn't pay attention to the doctor's
demeanour as much as I would to his ability to save my life.
«But we need a win — even at Real Madrid,» added the Dutchman,
whose demeanour suggests he is feeling the strain.
So we arrive at Edge of Tomorrow, Doug Liman's first kick at the Cruise can — a clever, fleetly - paced sci - fi riff on Groundhog Day with all the paradoxes of Duncan Jones's structurally similar Source Code but a more
playful demeanour.
The distinct glass hatch panel and wedge styling have aged rather well and if you can find it, the rare Mugen body kit really added to the
sporty demeanour of this enjoyable little car.
It is backed by an exceptional automatic gearbox that delivers upshifts and downshifts as neatly and quickly as the best dual - clutch units, within a couple of milliseconds you frankly won't feel or miss, in exchange for its
smoother demeanour at all speeds.
Their inquisitive nature and
gentle demeanour mean the possibility of incredible interactions that will live long in the memory of those who dive with them in the Great Barrier Reef.
The visits are friendly and the assessors are all carefully selected and trained to a high standard, each undergoing a training course, so breeders should be at ease and expect consistency, professionalism, support, knowledge and a
friendly demeanour from their assessor.»
Absent any rules against admissibility, the trier of fact must still
assess demeanour, internal consistency, and consistency with other evidence, before determining the weight afforded to any testimony.
Was the relaxed
demeanour because he had to be that way to work up that kind of intensity?
Shanti had a really
peaceful demeanour and very smooth and very dark skin on a red - green - gold simple sari so I wondered if she was from southern India.
If the Great Dane's serious
demeanour does not scare you, his sheer height will.
Players hang on every word their manager says to the media and Ranieri's happy - go -
lucky demeanour has allowed them to enjoy their football.
As a longer term solution I am not excited either by his
dour demeanour and how that is reflected on the pitch.
Columnist Giles Smith's glass is undoubtedly half full as he reflects on events in the east end, as well as providing his thoughts on Antonio Conte's
touchline demeanour...
Part of the problem seems to stem from Isa's
polite demeanour and passive manner.
With Eric Pickles campaigning insight, with his «man of the
people demeanour» and with his undoubted management skills, as we head into General Election territory, Cameron would be mad not to put him in charge of Central Office.
Her positive,
fun demeanour and hard work ethic has set her up as an industry leader.
Arthur, on the other hand, seems to take real pleasure in threatening folk, and his general
demeanour seems to be cockier and more confrontational than the original Redemption's doomed cowboy.
Clooney was great channelling the
steely demeanour of an Apollo era astronaut but none of the wonder of the job is lost on him.
He purports a
tough demeanour, arguing that unlike the other house dogs that he is a stray, and that he has a violent past.
It also looks like the grille's been flipped upside down, which works with a restyled bumper to give the new nose a more
aggressive demeanour.
By contrast, the SEAT has an oddly high - set facia which gives the FR a lofty feel at odds with its
sporting demeanour.
Dennis writes: «Anfam described Still's utterly
serious demeanour, and how his radicalism emerged out of conservative beginnings.
Staffies can be a bit hyperactive but the calm
docile demeanour of the Bullmastiff should calm this down slightly.
«The very nature of the right to trial is to allow a judge to see, hear and experience a witness's
demeanour so as to assess not only the answers but «how» they are delivered,» Mr. Benmor said in an interview.
With a Masters degree (or commensurate experience), you too are a professional, but short of wearing your resume as a visible badge,
use demeanour (confident and positive), speech (thoughtful, considered and forthright) and relationships (extensive and professional) to reinforce that positive business image.