attitude

[ˈætɪtjuːd]

attitude Definition

• 1. a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior
• 2. a 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

Synonyms for attitude

• outlook
• perspective
• viewpoint
• approach
• stance

Antonyms for attitude

• indifference
• apathy

Phrases with attitude

• attitude problem

  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.

• take an attitude

  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.