attitude
noun
at·ti·tude
ˈa-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
1
: the arrangement of the parts of a body or figure : posture
depicted her in a reclining attitude
2
: a position assumed for a specific purpose
a threatening attitude
3
: a ballet position similar to the arabesque in which the raised leg is bent at the knee
4
a
: a mental position with regard to a fact or state
a helpful attitude
b
: a feeling or emotion toward a fact or state
a negative attitude
an optimistic attitude
5
: the position of a craft (such as an aircraft or spacecraft) determined by the relationship between its axes and a reference datum (such as the horizon or a particular star)
6
: a bodily state of readiness to respond in a characteristic way to a stimulus (such as an object, concept, or situation)
7
a
: a negative or hostile state of mind
b
: a cool, cocky, defiant, or arrogant manner
He was showing some attitude in practice today, so the coach benched him.
Examples of attitude in a Sentence
He has a positive attitude about the changes.
She's friendly and has a good attitude.
You need to change your bad attitude.
There's been a change in his attitude since his accident.
I don't know what her problem is. She has a real attitude.
I suggest you get rid of that attitude and shape up.
He was showing some attitude during practice today, so the coach benched him.
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This shift in the cat's demeanor resonated with viewers who recognized the familiar orange cat attitude.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Perhaps the attitude is that, as the tech sector caused the problem and is profiting from it, the tech sector should sort it out.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Unable to keep pace, academic administrations largely stopped trying to control students’ use of artificial intelligence and adopted an attitude of hopeful resignation, encouraging teachers to explore the practical, pedagogical applications of A.I.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Boumedienne is a great skater with a great attitude.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 29 June 2025
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Perhaps the attitude is that, as the tech sector caused the problem and is profiting from it, the tech sector should sort it out.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Unable to keep pace, academic administrations largely stopped trying to control students’ use of artificial intelligence and adopted an attitude of hopeful resignation, encouraging teachers to explore the practical, pedagogical applications of A.I.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Boumedienne is a great skater with a great attitude.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 29 June 2025
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“Attitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attitude. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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attitude
noun
at·ti·tude
ˈat-ə-ˌt(y)üd
1
: a position of the body or a figure : posture
2
: a particular feeling or way of thinking about something
3
: the position of something in relation to something else
Medical Definition
attitude
noun
at·ti·tude
ˈat-ə-ˌt(y)üd
1
: the arrangement of the parts of the body : posture
2
a
: a mental position with regard to a fact or state
b
: a feeling or emotion toward a fact or state
3
: an organismic state of readiness to respond in a characteristic way to a stimulus (as an object, concept, or situation)
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