What does “attitude” mean?
- 1
nounthe way you think and feel about something, shown in how you behave
He has a very positive attitude toward work.
- 2
nounconfident or rude behavior that seems unfriendly, informally
The waiter had a bit of an attitude.
Attitude at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈætəˌtud/ · AT-uh-tood
How to use “attitude” correctly
Use “attitude toward” or “attitude to”, not “attitude about” in formal writing.
Common phrases with “attitude”
- attitude toward
- positive attitude
- change your attitude
- attitude problem
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- outlook
- view
- stance
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