deportment
/dɪˈpɔːtmənt/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈpȯrt-mənt dē-/ (ame, mw)
deportment — noun
1. the way a person holds and moves their body when standing or walking, judged as
the way a person holds and moves their body when standing or walking, judged as graceful and dignified or the opposite
The young dancer's graceful deportment impressed everyone at the audition.
collocation: graceful deportment
Wei's slouched shoulders and shuffling feet showed poor deportment during the ceremony.
collocation: poor deportment
During the graduation ceremony, the principal noted each student's deportment.
Nadia's straight back and confident walk revealed years of deportment training.
In many traditional schools, deportment was taught alongside other subjects.
- slouch
opposite of good posture; informal
- awkwardness
lack of grace in movement
用法筆記
Frequently used in educational or institutional contexts where correct posture is taught or assessed as part of a curriculum.
常見錯誤
2. the way a person behaves in formal or public situations, judged by standards of
the way a person behaves in formal or public situations, judged by standards of politeness or social correctness
Omar's polite deportment at the international meeting earned him great respect.
collocation: polite deportment
Parents were asked to discuss proper deportment with their children before the school trip.
collocation: proper deportment
Ananya's calm and considerate deportment during the argument impressed the committee.
The school handbook clearly explains the standards of deportment expected from students.
The hiring manager praised Mei's professional deportment throughout the job interview.
- misbehaviour
deliberate violation of expected conduct
- rudeness
lack of politeness or consideration
用法筆記
Applies mainly to behaviour in formal, public, or professional settings rather than private or casual situations.