attitude
noun
at·ti·tude
| \ ˈa-tə-ˌtüd
, -ˌtyüd\
, -ˌtyüd\
Definition of attitude
1
: the arrangement of the parts of a body or figure : posture
depicted her in a reclining attitude
2
: a position assumed for a specific purpose
a threatening attitude
3
: a ballet position similar to the arabesque in which the raised leg is bent at the knee
4a
: a mental position with regard to a fact or state
a helpful attitude
b
: a feeling or emotion toward a fact or state
a negative attitude an optimistic attitude
5
: the position of a craft (such as an aircraft or spacecraft) determined by the relationship between its axes and a reference datum (such as the horizon or a particular star)
6
: an bodily state of readiness to respond in a characteristic way to a stimulus (such as an object, concept, or situation)
7a
: a negative or hostile state of mind
b
: a cool, cocky, defiant, or arrogant manner
He was showing some attitude in practice today, so the coach benched him.
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Synonyms for attitude
Synonyms
carriage, poise, posture, stance, station
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Examples of attitude in a Sentence
He has a positive attitude about the changes.
She's friendly and has a good attitude.
You need to change your bad attitude.
There's been a change in his attitude since his accident.
I don't know what her problem is. She has a real attitude.
I suggest you get rid of that attitude and shape up.
He was showing some attitude during practice today, so the coach benched him.
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Recent Examples on the Web
The glorious moment has come in a time where B-teams and condescending attitudes overshadow the true importance of domestic cups to English football. — SI.com, "Safe Hands: Twitter Reacts as Kiko Casilla Saves Fan's Pie in Leeds' Carabao Cup Win Over Salford," 14 Aug. 2019 The staff at Transition House believed that one of the most pressing difficulties that battered women faced was the hands-off attitude of the police: policemen would often just tell a batterer to cool it, or take a walk around the block. — Larissa Macfarquhar, The New Yorker, "The Radical Transformations of a Battered Women’s Shelter," 13 Aug. 2019 The survey also shows how much attitudes differ within ethnic or religious groups. — oregonlive.com, "Large survey on abortion attitudes finds deep divide remains," 13 Aug. 2019 Supplies of donor milk are also limited, and religious or cultural attitudes can sometimes prevent mothers from either donating or accepting human breast milk. — Annabelle Timsit, Quartz Africa, "Kenya hopes its first human milk bank will save infants’ lives," 13 Aug. 2019 Many of the people who have right-wing attitudes share a violent mindset, but experience shows that very few go from word to action. — Washington Post, "Suspect in Norway mosque attack smirks in court appearance," 12 Aug. 2019 Tyler Joe This style's clean, no-frills attitude makes it a perfect work jean. — Tyler Joe, Marie Claire, "How to Style Straight Leg Jeans," 12 Aug. 2019 The Bosnian is known for his tough defending and tenacious attitude on the pitch. — Nada Bashir And Bianca Britton, CNN, "Security 'incidents' force Arsenal stars Mesut Özil and Sead Kolašinac to miss season opener," 9 Aug. 2019 Today’s edition explores shifting attitudes on gun control, the human toll of climate change, a rare moment of unity in Brazil around pension reform, the efficacy of busing in education, and the thorny nature of emotional support animals. — The Christian Science Monitor, "The green grass grows all around," 9 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'attitude.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for attitude
attitude
noun
English Language Learners Definition of attitude
: the way you think and feel about someone or something
: a feeling or way of thinking that affects a person's behavior
: a way of thinking and behaving that people regard as unfriendly, rude, etc.
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attitude
noun
at·ti·tude
| \ ˈa-tə-ˌtüd
, -ˌtyüd\
, -ˌtyüd\
Kids Definition of attitude
1
: a feeling or way of thinking that affects a person's behavior
a positive attitude change your attitude
2
: a way of positioning the body or its parts
an erect attitude He bowed in an attitude of respect.
attitude
noun
at·ti·tude
| \ ˈat-ə-ˌt(y)üd
\
\
Medical Definition of attitude
1
: the arrangement of the parts of the body : posture
2a
: a mental position with regard to a fact or state
b
: a feeling or emotion toward a fact or state
3
: an organismic state of readiness to respond in a characteristic way to a stimulus (as an object, concept, or situation)
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