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attitude

attitude

3.0
A way of thinking or feeling that changes how you act
  • noun
  • /ˈætɪˌtjud/
translation icon : actitud
  • Her positive attitude towards challenges helped her succeed in her career.
  • behavior and attitudes
  • a positive attitude
  • student attitudes

It's about what is your attitude to life?

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Examples

  • Every scholar should aspire to that attitude and to that ideal.

  • We may not take quite the same attitude.

  • It's your attitude that is keeping you stuck.

  • Would you say that you have an attitude of giving to others?

  • But the beauty of our attitude is that we can change it.

  • If you change your attitude, you change your altitude.

  • Parents should also foster the development of positive attitudes toward reading in their children.

    Academic text (2013)
  • It's about cultivating the attitude of being present.

  • Men and women tend to hold different attitudes toward the size and scope of government.

    Academic text (2013)
  • It may surprise you to know that Anna's attitude to the new Germany is changing.

Synonyms

mindset
vsattitude
150 4.3

A usual way of thinking that affects how a person acts

is a settled view toward someone or something rather than a general thinking habit
outlook
vsattitude
119 3.5

A general feeling or expectation about the future

is a settled view about a person or thing rather than broad future expectations
orientation
vsattitude
96 4.2

A person's set of beliefs or preferences that guide their actions

is a single settled view toward someone or something, not a whole belief set
disposition
vsattitude
43 4.6

A person's usual mood or natural way of behaving

is a settled view about someone or something rather than emotional baseline
mental attitude
vsattitude
4 4.1

A way of thinking and feeling that affects how you act

is a settled way of thinking or feeling shown in behavior

Antonyms

71 4.6

Lack of interest or concern about something

Compounds

A way of thinking that is hopeful and looks for solutions

A way of thinking that expects bad things to happen

A positive, confident way of dealing with tasks and problems

A way of thinking and feeling that affects how you act

A way of thinking that makes you feel better than others and makes you treat them as less important

nasty attitude
  • Offensive
1 4.6

A way of acting that is rude and unpleasant to other people

racist attitude
  • Offensive
1 6.1

A belief or feeling that people of a different race are worse and should be treated unfairly

A cold, uncaring way of treating other people

bighead attitude
  • Offensive
8.5

A way of behaving that shows you act too proud and think you are better than others

bitchy attitude
  • Offensive
8.9

A rude, spiteful way of speaking that uses mean, cutting remarks

A bold, rude way of behaving that upsets people

A relaxed, cheerful way of behaving that shows little worry

A habit of always expecting the worst in situations

A way of thinking that focuses on getting ahead at work even if it hurts others

9.9

A showy way of acting to seem fashionable or important

chapri attitude
  • Offensive
9.9

A showy, childish way of behaving to look cool

8.0

A strong belief that your group is better than others, often favoring men or your country

9.9

A stylish but relaxed way of dressing or behaving

communazi attitude
  • Offensive
9.9

An insulting name for ideas that mix extreme communist and Nazi beliefs

9.9

A rude, annoying way of behaving that shows little respect

Trying to protect yourself from criticism by denying or making excuses

A habit of not trying hard and avoiding work

diva attitude
  • Offensive
7.9

A way of behaving that is self-important and demanding like a famous performer

9.9

A confident, masculine way of acting shown by lesbian women and often seen as slang

Ameriboo attitude
  • Offensive
9.9

A liking for American culture that is too strong

A belief that goes against things that protect or value human life

Thinking or acting that shows no respect for workplace rules and proper behaviour

assholey attitude
  • Offensive
9.9

Rude, arrogant behaviour that hurts or annoys people

Feeling hatred or shame about your own ethnic group

Eurocreep attitude
  • Offensive
9.9

A negative or suspicious view of growing European influence that feels unwelcome

9.9

Pretending to support social causes to seem caring without really acting

9.9

A careless way of thinking that ignores serious problems

Naive or inexperienced behavior like a first-year student

kiss-up attitude
  • Offensive
7.9

A way of behaving that praises people in charge to get their favor

9.9

A way of being too careful to take risks

9.9

A strong fear of missing out that makes a person act selfishly

A way of behaving that is dull and shows no enthusiasm

7.8

A way of behaving that tries to get attention from others

mammonic attitude
  • Literature
9.9

Putting money and things above other values

megabitch attitude
  • Offensive
9.9

A very rude, mean way of behaving toward other people

Not willing to give money or share things with others

milksop attitude
  • Offensive
9.6

A weak, shy way of acting that avoids strong action

9.9

A very timid way of behaving that avoids risk and conflict

mouthy attitude
  • Offensive
7.4

Talking in a rude, bold way that challenges people

9.9

A mood of being quiet and annoyed

A bold, strong way of behaving that shows no fear

genderist attitude
  • Offensive
8.4

A view or action that treats people unfairly because of their gender

9.9

A way of behaving that is difficult on purpose to annoy other people

A bold, energetic way people face challenges

Not willing to change views or listen to others

A negative feeling or belief about gay and lesbian people

An overly sweet way of acting that does not feel honest

Not caring about other people's needs and feelings

jerk off attitude
  • Offensive
9.9

A way of behaving that is rude and does not care about others

A way of acting that follows rules strictly even when common sense says not to

jumped-up attitude
  • Offensive
8.7

Acting too proud and thinking they are better than others

9.9

A playful, silly way of behaving that makes people laugh

9.9

A way of acting that people see as weak or too feminine

NIMBY attitude
  • Literature
8.1

Opposing new local projects near your home while allowing them in other places

9.9

A way of acting that is not helpful and often discourages others

no-life attitude
  • Informal
9.1

A way of living with little or no social life

9.9

A negative, unhelpful attitude that refuses or disagrees with others

8.1

A way of acting that is arrogant and demanding

8.4

A tough, fearless, sometimes aggressive way of behaving that ignores rules and risks

A way of behaving that shows little care for other people's feelings

9.9

An overly optimistic view that ignores real problems

A way of thinking that only cares about local matters and ignores wider issues

9.9

A consistently unfriendly and angry way of acting

A negative way of thinking that expects bad things to happen

9.9

An offensive, rude way of acting that makes others feel bad

pitbull attitude
  • Informal
8.2

A very determined and strong way of behaving that seems aggressive

Being too positive and ignoring real problems

9.9

A parent who acts like they are better at raising children and makes others feel judged

How Positive

enthusiasm
288 2.2
approval
220 1.0
to support
1.0
attitude
3.0
disapproval
45 3.0
hostility
147 4.7

Surface Forms

attitude singular
attitudes plural

Etymology

The word attitude moved from a body's 'posture' to mean a person's settled way of thinking or feeling, keeping the same root attitudine and apt- meaning 'fit'. So having a positive attitude is like having a mental 'position' that shows in how you behave.