attitude

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.
2. (countable, figuratively, uncountable) Disposition or state of mind.
3. (Canada, Philippines, UK, US, countable, informal, uncountable) Unpleasant behavior.
4. (countable, uncountable) The orientation of a vehicle or other object relative to the horizon, direction of motion, other objects, etc.
5. (countable, uncountable) A position similar to arabesque, but with the raised leg bent at the knee.

Verb

1. To assume or to place in a particular position or orientation; to pose.
2. To express an attitude through one's posture, bearing, tone of voice, etc.

Synonyms

posture

manner

opinion

position

outlook

behavior

point of view

bearing

behaviour

faith

doctrine

viewpoint

religion

approach

pose

stand

perspective

disposition

stance

view

belief

aspect

treatment

move

demeanour

situation

demeanor

character

standpoint

conduct

conditions

policy

mental attitude

air

tendency

will

slant

preparations

preparedness

feeling

mindset

deportment

nature

action

relation

locus

mind

bells and whistles

condition

conceptualization

Translations

attitude

actitud

Haltung

atteggiamento

Einstellung

houding

atitude

attitudine

actitud

position

στάση

postura

attitude

posizione

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

Etymology

From French attitude, from Italian attitudine (“attitude, aptness”), from Medieval Latin aptitūdō (“aptitude”) and actitūdō (“acting, posture”), from Latin aptō and actitō. Doublet of aptitude.