Meaning of the word attitude in English

What does attitude mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

attitude

US /ˈæt̬.ə.tuːd/

UK /ˈæt.ɪ.tʃuːd/

a settled way of thinking or feeling about something

Example:

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She has a positive attitude towards life.

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His bad attitude cost him the job.

Synonym:

disposition outlook mindset stance demeanor

a position of the body adopted for a specific purpose

Example:

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The dancer struck a graceful attitude.

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He maintained a defensive attitude throughout the debate.

Synonym:

posture pose stance bearing

Related Word:

strike an attitude