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Attitude

/ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

📖 Definitions of "Attitude"

noun
  1. 1

    The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

    "The ballet dancer walked with a graceful attitude."

  2. 2

    Disposition or state of mind.

    "Don't give me your negative attitude."

  3. 3

    The orientation of a vehicle or other object relative to the horizon, direction of motion, other objects, etc.

    "The airliner had to land with a nose-up attitude after the incident."

  4. 4

    A position similar to arabesque, but with the raised leg bent at the knee.

verb
  1. 1

    To assume or to place in a particular position or orientation; to pose.

  2. 2

    To express an attitude through one's posture, bearing, tone of voice, etc.

🔄 Synonyms of "Attitude"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
positionnounA place or location.
posturenounThe way a person holds and positions their body.
mental attitudenouna complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

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WordDefinition
posturenounThe way a person holds and positions their body.
positionnounA place or location.
mental attitudenouna complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
posturingnounThe assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.
stancenounOne's opinion or point of view.
attitudinalnounExpressive of or pertaining to attitude.
trendnounA fad or fashion style.
actionnounThe effort of performing or doing something.
aptitudenounNatural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.
viewnounThe act of seeing or looking at something.
regardnounOne's concern for another; esteem; relation, reference.
moodnounA mental or emotional state, composure.
dispositionnounTendency or inclination under given circumstances.
mannernounMode of action; way of performing or doing anything.
willingnessnounThe state of being willing
standnounThe act of standing.
accessnoun(uncountable) The right or ability of approaching or entering; admittance; admission; accessibility.
conductnounBehaviour; the manner of behaving.
tempernounA general tendency or orientation towards a certain type of mood, a volatile state; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting.
outlooknounAn attitude or point of view.

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