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attitude

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of attitude

a general way of holding the body

  • had the ramrod straight attitude of a man who had spent all of his life in the military
Synonyms of attitude

carriage, poise, posture, stance, station
Words Related to attitude

attention

body language

pose, seat

bearing, behavior, conduct, demeanor, deportment

air, poise, presence

aspect, look, mien

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