diva attitude
- noun
- /ˈdiːvə ˈætɪtjuːd/
- Offensive
:
actitud de diva
- Her diva attitude made it difficult for the team to collaborate effectively.
Examples
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We had to handle his diva attitude carefully to avoid conflicts during rehearsals.
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The singer's diva attitude was evident when she demanded a private dressing room.
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He never, ever had a diva attitude, He never had a rudeness, or "I'm better than this.
Synonyms
A way of acting that is arrogant and demanding
A way of behaving that shows you act too proud and think you are better than others
Antonyms
How Demanding
- Offensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'diva' (a celebrated performer known for demanding, self-important behavior) + 'attitude' (a habitual way of thinking or behaving). The noun phrase follows a transparent, productive pattern (X attitude) and the sense of entitlement/demanding behavior is explicit in the constituent 'diva', so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Diva attitude comes from the word diva, which used to mean 'goddess' and was used for famous opera singers who got special treatment. Because these stars often acted demanding and expected extra attention, today diva attitude means someone who is 'self-important' and hard to work with.