Your attitudeto something is the way that you think and feel about it, especially when this shows in the way you behave.
...the general change in attitude towards people with disabilities. [+ to/towards]
His attitude made me angry.
I don't think it's fair to accuse me of having an attitude problem.
Synonyms: opinion, thinking, feeling, thought More Synonyms of attitude
2. uncountable noun
If you refer to someone as a person withattitude, you mean that they have a striking and individual style of behaviour, especially a forceful or aggressive one.
[journalism]
3.
See attitude of mind
More Synonyms of attitude
attitude in British English
(ˈætɪˌtjuːd)
noun
1.
the way a person views something or tends to behave towards it, often in an evaluative way
2.
a theatrical pose created for effect (esp in the phrase strike an attitude)
3.
a position of the body indicating mood or emotion
4. informal
a hostile manner
don't give me attitude
5.
the orientation of an aircraft's axes in relation to some plane, esp the horizontal
See also axis1 (sense 1)
6.
the orientation of a spacecraft in relation to its direction of motion
7. ballet
a classical position in which the body is upright and one leg raised and bent behind
Derived forms
attitudinal (ˌattiˈtudinal)
adjective
Word origin
C17: from French, from Italian attitudine disposition, from Late Latin aptitūdō fitness, from Latin aptusapt
attitude in American English
(ˈætəˌtud; ˈætəˌtjud)
noun
1.
the position or posture assumed by the body in connection with an action, feeling, mood, etc.
to kneel in an attitude of prayer
2.
a manner of acting, feeling, or thinking that shows one's disposition, opinion, etc.
a friendly attitude
3.
one's disposition, opinion, mental set, etc.
4. Aeronautics
the position of an aircraft or spacecraft in relation to a given line or plane, asthe horizon
5. Ballet
a position in which one leg is raised with the knee bent and the arms are extended
6. Slang
a.
a quarrelsome or sullen disposition or temperament
Fr < It attitudine, attitude, aptness < LL aptitudo (gen. aptitudinis) < L aptus, apt1
Examples of 'attitude' in a sentence
attitude
My attitude about that is the same as the attitude about my parents.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Their aim was to unleash m havoc on polite society with their provocative clothes and aggressive attitude.
The Sun (2017)
Using the law changed attitudes to drink driving.
The Sun (2016)
This can change attitudes inside and outside the sport.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
She said her project could change attitudes over the long term.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He is punctual, he has a good attitude and people like him.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The best way to change attitudes across generations is to reach out to young minds which are more easily engaged and open to positive images of diversity.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Yet some people who have had their passport go missing say the Passport Office shows a cavalier attitude to the problem.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You have the right attitude about your future and work.
The Sun (2016)
We explored what actions would keep from hardening attitudes or making people fearful.
Christianity Today (2000)
You have the clear mind and tenacious attitude that help you get good prices.
The Sun (2006)
There are very negative attitudes shown by some people.
The Sun (2011)
Their attitude from day one has been like that.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This is particularly true of the critical relationship between attitude and behaviour.
Tom Cannon Basic Marketing. Principles and Practice (1986)
They showed the right attitude and right way to play a game that was emotionally chargedbeforehand.
The Sun (2012)
This attitude strikes me as a tad limiting.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But it seems there is a major problem with his attitude.
The Sun (2011)
The general attitude is to live and let live.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
What was more shocking was the fact it was an aggressive attitude in front of the camera.
The Sun (2011)
We now want to change those attitudes.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Those changes in attitude meant this day could come.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The difference is the attitude of the people in it and the story they tell themselves.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The attitude of mind involves the willingness to look at things in different ways.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The negative attitude was leading to jams that caused motorists to lose money on wasted fuel.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The difference is one of attitude to keeping such matters out of sight.
Butt, Gerald A Rock and a Hard Place (1994)
They also dropped people for questionable behaviour or unconventional attitude.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Almost half said that the most important quality they looked for in a young person was their attitude.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It concluded that the polls may be using samples that differ in terms of the social attitudes of the individuals being polled.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This means that a particular attitude in a person 's mind has to change.
Vera Peiffer POSITIVELY FEARLESS: Breaking free of the fears that hold you back (2001)
Your premium will be set according to an individual underwriter's attitude to stoves.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Chief executives agreed with him that 50p is emblematic of an attitude that is hostile to wealth creators.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Word lists with
attitude
terms used in aviation, ballet
In other languages
attitude
British English: attitude /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ NOUN
Your attitude to something is the way you think and feel about it.
My attitude to life in general comes from my mother.
American English: attitude
Arabic: مَوْقِف
Brazilian Portuguese: atitude
Chinese: 态度
Croatian: stav
Czech: postoj
Danish: holdning
Dutch: houding
European Spanish: actitud
Finnish: asenne
French: attitude
German: Einstellung Meinung
Greek: συμπεριφορά
Italian: atteggiamento
Japanese: 態度
Korean: 태도
Norwegian: innstilling
Polish: nastawienie
European Portuguese: atitude
Romanian: atitudine
Russian: отношение
Latin American Spanish: actitud
Swedish: attityd
Thai: ทัศนคติ ความเห็น
Turkish: tavır
Ukrainian: ставлення
Vietnamese: thái độ
All related terms of 'attitude'
attitude survey
a survey of the opinions held by a particular group of people
attitude problem
a frame of mind perceived by others to be hostile or uncooperative
attitude of mind
Your attitude of mind is your general way of thinking and feeling .
propositional attitude
a relation between a person and a proposition , such as belief, desire, intention , etc
show-me attitude
a sceptical frame of mind
strike an attitude
to assume a posture or pose , often an affected or theatrical one
Chinese translation of 'attitude'
attitude
(ˈætɪtjuːd)
n(c/u)
(= mental view) 看法 (kànfǎ) (个(個), gè)
(= behaviour) 态(態)度 (tàidu) (种(種), zhǒng)
(= posture) 姿势(勢) (zīshì) (个(個), gè)
kids/women with attitude (= aggressive style) 争(爭)强(強)好胜(勝)的孩子/女人 (zhēng qiáng hào shèng de háizi/nǚrén)
1 (noun)
Definition
the way a person thinks and behaves
the general change in attitude towards them
Synonyms
opinion
Most who expressed an opinion spoke favourably of her.
thinking
There was a strong theoretical dimension to his thinking.
feeling
She has strong feelings about the growth in violence.
thought
It is my thought that the situation will be resolved.
view
You should make your views known to your local MP.
position
He usually takes a moderate position.
approach
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.
belief
It is my belief that a common ground can be found.
mood
perspective
Moving to the countryside gave me a new perspective on life.
point of view
His point of view is that money isn't everything.
stance
outlook
The illness had a profound effect on his outlook.
viewpoint
The novel is written from the murderer's viewpoint.
What's your viewpoint on this issue?
slant
They give a slant to every single news item that's put on the air.
frame of mind
She was not in the right frame of mind to continue.
2 (noun)
Definition
a hostile manner
He has a gentle attitude.
Synonyms
manner
His manner was self-assured and brusque.
air
The meal gave the occasion an almost festive air.
condition
bearing
She later wrote warmly of his bearing and behaviour.
aspect
The snowy tree assumed a lifeless aspect.
carriage
disposition
demeanour
He was nicknamed ‘the Sergeant Major’ for his military demeanour.
mien (literary)
his mild manner and aristocratic mien
3 (noun)
Definition
a position of the body
scenes of the king in various attitudes of worshipping
Synonyms
position
He had raised himself into a sitting position.
bearing
I'm flying on a bearing of ninety-three degrees.
pose
We have had several sittings in various poses.
stance
They have maintained a consistently neutral stance.
carriage
Her voice is cultured and her carriage is regal.
posture
She walked haltingly and her posture was stooped.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of air
Definition
a distinctive quality, appearance, or manner
The meal gave the occasion an almost festive air.
Synonyms
manner,
feeling,
effect,
style,
quality,
character,
bearing,
appearance,
look,
aspect,
atmosphere,
tone,
mood,
impression,
flavour,
aura,
ambience,
demeanour,
vibe (slang)
in the sense of approach
Definition
a way of dealing with a matter
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.