attitude

[ˈætɪtjuːd]

attitude Definition

  • 1a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior
  • 2a position of the body indicating a particular mental state or emotion

Using attitude: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attitude" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Her attitude towards life is very positive.

  • Example

    He has a bad attitude towards authority.

  • Example

    The company's attitude towards customer service needs to improve.

  • Example

    She struck a defiant attitude.

attitude Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for attitude

Phrases with attitude

  • a negative or uncooperative attitude, especially one that causes difficulty or conflict

    Example

    His attitude problem made it hard for him to work with others.

  • to adopt a particular stance or approach towards something

    Example

    We need to take an attitude of cooperation if we want to succeed.

  • strike an attitude

    to assume a particular posture or pose, often to convey a particular emotion or attitude

    Example

    She struck an attitude of defiance when confronted by the police.

Origins of attitude

from French 'attitude', meaning 'posture'

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Summary: attitude in Brief

An 'attitude' [ˈætɪtjuːd] refers to a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in a person's behavior. It can also refer to a position of the body indicating a particular mental state or emotion. Examples include 'Her attitude towards life is very positive' and 'She struck a defiant attitude.' Phrases like 'attitude problem' and 'take an attitude' use 'attitude' to denote a negative or cooperative stance, respectively.

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